Ingredient · 🇮🇳 India

Glyceryl Glucoside

Humectant / moisturizer Key active
!Use with awareness

In our reference data, Glyceryl Glucoside can feed Malassezia (fungal acne).

What it is

Glyceryl glucoside is a naturally occurring sugar-glycerol compound used in skincare as a humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin. It is also studied for its ability to stimulate aquaporin water-channel expression, supporting skin hydration and barrier function.

🍄 Fungal-acne trigger

Side effects reported in research

Reported effectHow oftenNotes
Mild transient irritation or stingingRareGenerally well tolerated; occasional mild irritation on sensitive skin.
Contact allergy or sensitizationVery rareReports are sparse; allergic reactions are uncommon for this ingredient.

Frequencies reflect typical cosmetic use reported in the literature, not a guarantee for your skin.

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