Glycosaminoglycans
INCI: mucopolysaccharides
Reviewed by Emma · Last updated 18 Aug 2026
Also known as: mucopolysaccharides, Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate
Fundamental component of skin tissue Group of complex proteins
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What Is Glycosaminoglycans?
Also known as mucopolysaccharides, these are a fundamental component of skin tissue, essentially a group of complex proteins. Chondroitin sulfate and hyaluronic acid are part of this ingredient group, all of which function as skin-replenishing and restoring ingredients.
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Regulatory information
Standardised cosmetic-ingredient identifiers used by regulators.
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- INCI Name
- GLYCOSAMINOGLYCANS
- EC Number
- 305-682-6
- Function
- Emollient, Film Forming, Skin Conditioning
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These appear on ingredients lists under different names but are the same substance. Glycosaminoglycans is the common form.
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