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Acetyl Glucosamine
Explained
Acetyl Glucosamine is an antioxidant and humectant. It is an amino acid sugar and is naturally found in our skin.
The cool thing about this ingredient? It helps the skin produce hyaluronic acid and boost hydration. It also has antioxidant benefits to protect skin cells.
When paired with niacinamide, Acetyl Glucosamine has been shown to be effective at reducing discoloration.
See all 757 products with Acetyl Glucosamine
Users who like it
97%
Users who avoid it
3%
What it does
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Alternative names
N-Acetyl Glucosamine
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.8%
Top categories
Treatments
Moisturizers
Cleansers
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 50%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
1% to
8%
References
Products with Acetyl Glucosamine
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
31576
INCI Name
ACETYL GLUCOSAMINE
EC #
 233-115-1
All Functions
Skin Conditioning
