Snapshot
- Overview
- A sugar-derived humectant that boosts skin's moisture feel.
- Category
- Hydration, Skin Conditioning
- Type
- Humectant
Sodium Glucuronate
Sodium glucuronate is the sodium salt of glucuronic acid, a sugar-acid related to glucose. It's used as a water-binding humectant that improves moisture feel, supports texture, and complements other conditioning ingredients in formulas.
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Our take
Is Sodium Glucuronate a Good Ingredient?
It rates Fair as a mild humectant with limited evidence of outperforming staples like glycerin. Irritation risk is low but possible in very reactive skin, and the lack of standout performance data keeps it in the middle tier.
What it does
Skin Benefits
It increases skin's moisture level for a softer, more comfortable feel, and works alongside other hydrators to improve surface smoothness.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
It's included in moisturizers, hydrating serums, essences, and sheet masks to boost overall formula hydration.
Before you use it
Safety
It's generally safe at cosmetic concentrations and not known for sensitization. It may cause slight stinging on compromised skin; discontinue if irritation occurs.
Products with Sodium Glucuronate
