Glucuronic Acid
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.
See all 55 products with Glucuronic Acid
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
