Glucose

Glucose

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Ingredient Info

Glucose is a simple sugar that acts as a humectant in skincare products, meaning it helps draw moisture into the skin and keep it hydrated. It's a naturally occurring ingredient commonly found in honey and other botanical sources.



Benefits

  • Hydration and moisture retention
  • Humectant properties that help skin feel softer
  • Generally well-tolerated by most skin types

Potential concerns

  • May contribute to glycation (sugar binding to proteins) with prolonged exposure, potentially affecting skin aging
  • Can feed acne-causing bacteria in susceptible individuals
  • May cause irritation or sensitivity in some users

Science: Glucose is a key component of honey, which has established antimicrobial, emollient, and humectant properties in dermatological applications. However, the scientific literature raises concerns about sugar and glycation's role in skin aging, suggesting that while glucose provides short-term hydration benefits, excessive or chronic exposure may have negative effects on skin aging.



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