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What Is Glyceryl Glucoside?
Glyceryl glucoside is a humectant that may be plant-derived or synthetic (’s Choice Skincare uses the former). Its made by cross-reacting glycerin with glucose. It not only draws and hold water within skin’s surface layers, it interacts with water-transport channels (known as aquaporins) in skin’s surface to ensure balanced hydration.
The glucose portion of this ingredient plays a role in boosting skin’s enzymatic antioxidants, which improves skin’s environmental defenses. This includes reducing skin’s tendency to become dehydrated.
Recommended usage levels of glyceryl glucoside in skin care range from 0.5–2%. Since it’s composed of ingredients that occur naturally in skin, it is considered safe and non-irritating as used in cosmetics.
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Glyceryl Glucoside is a variant of Glycerin, the form you will most often see on an ingredients list.
Found naturally in skin Helps skin retain moisture
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