INCI name

GLYCERYL GLUCOSIDE

Glyceryl glucoside

A humectant made from glucose and glycerin.

What it is

Glyceryl glucoside is the reaction product of glucose and glycerin. CosIng lists it as humectant and skin conditioning.

Where it is used

Found in moisturisers, serums, body lotions and other face and body care products.

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.

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 (103)

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