A mixture of mucopolysaccharides from skin tissue, used as an emollient and film former.
What it is
Glycosaminoglycans are long, unbranched polysaccharides built from repeating sugar units. According to its chemical description, this ingredient is a mucopolysaccharide mixture from skin containing chondroitin sulfate and dermatan sulfate. CosIng lists it as an emollient, film-forming and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in creams, serums, ampoules and other skin 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.
The INCI name does not reveal the animal species or tissue source, or the exact composition of the mixture.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
- Film forming
- Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
- 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 (6)
- Zestaw SENSITIVE Łagodność i skuteczność 1+1+mini · Floslek
- SENSITIVE Krem nawilżający skóra wrażliwa, skłonna do alergii 50 ml · Floslek
- EYE ZONE Rozświetlenie okolic oczu · Floslek
- SENSITIVE Krem tłusty do skóry wrażliwej 50 ml · Floslek
- Rozświetlający krem pod oczy świetlik witamina C 15 ml · Floslek
- EYE CARE EXPERT® Bionawilżający żel pod oczy i w okolice ust 30 ml · Floslek