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Humectant

GLUCURONIC ACID

CAS 576-37-4 Updated
85

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A natural sugar acid that's a building block of hyaluronic acid. Hydrating, mildly conditioning, and considered very safe in skincare.

Function

BUFFERINGCHELATINGHUMECTANT

Skin benefits

  • Hydrating sugar acid — natural humectant
  • Building block of hyaluronic acid
  • Mild exfoliating activity at higher pH
  • Skin-friendly carbohydrate metabolite

Known concerns

  • Mildly acidic — may sting on broken skin
  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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