Glucosamine HCI
AKA “D-glucosamine, chitosamine, 2-amino-2-deoxy-D-glucopyranose, (3R, 6R)-3-amino-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2, Glucosamina”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Glucosamine hci
AKA: D-glucosamine, Chitosamine, 2-amino-2-deoxy-D-glucopyranose, (3R, 6R)-3-amino-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2, Glucosamina
Ingredient · Humectant · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Glucosamine HCI is a cosmetic ingredient.
Formula
C6H13NO5
Mol. Weight
179.17
CAS #
3416-24-8
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Antistatic
Hair Conditioning
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Antioxidant
Reduces flyaways
Softens and detangles hair
Traditional Use
Glucosamine is derived from shellfish or fungal sources; while traditionally used in folk medicine for joint health, its modern use in skincare originated in the 1990s as a potential hydrating and anti-inflammatory agent.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR