Glucose

Glucose

AKA “D-Glucopyranose, Glucopyranose, Blood sugar, (3R, 6R)-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2, 5-tetrol, Grape sugar, D-Glc”

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Ingredient Facts

Glucose

AKA: D-Glucopyranose, Glucopyranose, Blood sugar, (3R, 6R)-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2, 5-tetrol, Grape sugar, D-Glc

Botanical · Humectant | Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1

Plant-Derived

Humectant

Skin Conditioner

Clean

A natural humectant that draws moisture into skin, helping it stay hydrated and plump throughout the day.

Solubility Soluble

Formula

C6H12O6

Mol. Weight

180.16

CAS #

50-99-7

Form

Powder

Plant-Derived

Botanical-Derived Synthetic. Derived from plant sources including corn, sugar cane, and other carbohydrate-rich botanical materials worldwide. Produced through enzymatic hydrolysis or acid hydrolysis of starches and polysaccharides from plant matter.

Function

Humectant | Skin Conditioning

Benefits

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A simple sugar, glucose was first isolated in the 19th century. Used in modern cosmetics for humectancy; historically obtained from honey and fruits in traditional preparations.