Ingredient

acetyl glucosamine

Low risk

FunctionHumectant

What it is — Acetyl Glucosamine (INCI: Acetyl Glucosamine) is an amino-sugar derivative used as a humectant and conditioning ingredient.

What it does — It is commonly used to help hydrate and to support the skin's natural moisturizing factors, contributing to a soft, conditioned surface feel.

Typical use — It appears in serums, essences, moisturizers and masks as a supporting hydrator.

Who it suits / good to know — Suitable for most skin types. Like other humectants, it works best in a formula that also helps seal moisture in.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk: a well-tolerated amino-sugar humectant. This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice; patch-test if your skin is easily irritated.

Why we grade it Low: Low risk - humectant/amino conditioning agent, well tolerated.
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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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