A chelating agent made from glucose.
What it is
Sodium gluconate is the sodium salt of gluconic acid. It binds metal ions in water, helping preservatives work and protecting the formula from discolouration.
Where it is used
Found in cleansers, creams and soaps, often as an alternative to EDTA.
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.
Chelating agents are used at low levels as formulation aids.
Functions
- Chelating
- Forming complexes with metal ions which could affect the stability and/or appearance of cosmetics.
- 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 (494)
- Bulgarian Valley Rose Water Toner · Plum
- Very Rose Biphase Waterproof Eye and Lip Make-Up Remover · Nuxe
- Prodigieuse Hyalu Boost The Smoothing Glow Gel-Cream · Nuxe
- Vitamin E Gentle Face Wash · The Body Shop
- Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash · The Body Shop
- Vitamin C Glow Cleansing Polish · The Body Shop
- Ginger Hair & Scalp Scrub · The Body Shop
- Edelweiss Intense Smoothing Day Cream · The Body Shop
- Aloe Soothing Day Cream · The Body Shop
- Aloe Soothing Night Cream · The Body Shop
- Tea Tree Skin Clearing Hydrator · The Body Shop
- Tea Tree Purify Shampoo · The Body Shop