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Glucose
GlucoseHydrator
A simple sugar used as a gentle humectant that helps draw and hold water at the skin surface.
What it does
Glucose is a basic sugar that acts as a humectant in skincare, attracting and holding water to support surface hydration. It is also a building block other ingredients (like certain sugar-derived emulsifiers and surfactants) are made from. It is mild and well tolerated. It is a hydration-supporting ingredient rather than an active.
Also known as
dextrose
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