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Humectant

HYDROXYPROPYLGLUCONAMIDE

CAS 190445-18-2
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A sugar-acid amide used as a mild humectant and skin conditioner. Likely well-tolerated based on its gluconic acid backbone, but cosmetic-specific safety data is limited.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONINGHUMECTANT

Skin benefits

  • Sugar-derived humectant
  • Skin softening and conditioning
  • Mild and gentle

Known concerns

  • Limited public regulatory review
  • Possible mild irritation in sensitive users

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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