An enzyme that acts on glucose.
What it is
Glucose oxidase is an enzyme that oxidises glucose to gluconic acid, producing hydrogen peroxide in the process. CosIng lists it as a light stabiliser. It often appears together with lactoperoxidase and potassium thiocyanate, which together form an enzyme system.
Where it is used
Found in toothpastes, mouthwashes, creams and natural cosmetics.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The label does not show the enzyme activity or the role it plays in a particular formula.
Functions
- Light stabilizer
- Protecting the cosmetic product from deterioration effects of light.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (21)
- Splat Fresh Plus Diş Macunu · Splat
- Splat Çilek & Vişne Çocuk Diş Macunu 50 ml · Splat
- Gencives Fortes · Signal
- Sensitive + White tannkrem · Zendium
- Sensitive · Unilever
- Zendium Tannkrem Junior 50ml · UNILEVER NORGE AS
- Classic · Zendium
- Zendium Fresh + White · Zendium
- Zendium Dentifrice Enfants +7ans · Unilever
- Zendium Dentifrice Protection Complete 75ml · Unilever
- Extra Fresh · Unilever
- Zendium Bain de Bouche Biogum · Unilever