Glucuronic Acid
Reduces Irritation
These ingredients are often used to help reduce irritation and support the skin barrier. They can be especially helpful for soothing sensitive or reactive skin, but how well they work can vary from person to person.
Explained
Glucuronic Acid is a type of sugar used by our bodies to expel harmful substances via urine. In skincare, it is used as a humectant to boost skin moisture.
Fun fact: This ingredient is a precursor of ascorbic acid. It is also found in fermentation products such as kombucha.
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What it does
Humectant
A substance that promotes retention of moisture.
Buffering
Buffering ingredients help stabilise or adjust the ph level of a product.
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.1%
Top categories
Cleansers
Treatments
Moisturizers
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 25%
Products with Glucuronic Acid
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
34015
INCI Name
GLUCURONIC ACID
EC #
209-401-7
All Functions
Buffering, Chelating, Humectant
