Glucuronic Acid
Glucuronic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a buffering, chelating agent. It is used in 38 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 643 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | GLUCURONIC ACID |
| Function | BUFFERING, CHELATING, HUMECTANT |
| CAS number | 576-37-4 |
| EC number | 209-401-7 |
| Prevalence | 38 products (0.04% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 643 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 1,900 |
Used in
Serums 18.4%Toners 18.4%Face Cleansers 10.5%Facial Treatments 10.5%Makeup Removers 10.5%Day Moisturizers 7.9%
Frequently asked
- What does Glucuronic Acid do in skincare?
- Glucuronic Acid functions as a buffering, chelating agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Glucuronic Acid allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Glucuronic Acid?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (18.4% of its uses).
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