Gluconic Acid
Our database includes 99 products that contain Gluconic Acid.
Explained
Gluconic acid is a mild acid and PHA.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
This ingredient also has chelating properties. This means it is often used to remove or inactivate unwanted metals in formulations.
PHAs also exhibit antioxidant activity by neutralizing free-radical molecules. This can help with anti-aging.
Fun fact: Gluconic acid can be naturally found in honey, wine, and fruit.
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Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.2%
Top categories
Cleansers
Treatments
Moisturizers
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 25%
References
Products with Gluconic Acid
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
34008
INCI Name
GLUCONIC ACID
EC #
 208-401-4
All Functions
Chelating, Perfuming
