INCI name

GLUCOSYL HESPERIDIN

Glucosyl hesperidin

A glucose-modified form of the citrus flavonoid hesperidin.

What it is

Glucosyl hesperidin is hesperidin, a flavonoid glycoside found in citrus fruit, with additional glucose units attached, which makes it more water-soluble. CosIng lists it as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Used in serums, creams, eye-area products and toners.

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 INCI name does not reveal how the glucose units were attached or where the hesperidin was obtained.

Functions

Humectant
Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (39)

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