GLYCOGEN

Ingredient type:  HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE

✨ Role: Glycogen is used in cosmetics for its moisturizing and energizing properties. It helps to make the skin softer, more supple, and revitalized by retaining moisture and improving skin cell metabolism.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe for topical use on the skin.

✨ Vegan: Yes, glycogen used in cosmetics can be plant-based, making it compatible with a vegan lifestyle.

✨ Note: Although generally well tolerated, it is always recommended to perform a skin test for those with sensitive skin or who are prone to allergies. Glycogen is particularly valued in anti-aging formulations.

Found in: Moisturizers, serums, anti-aging creams, and sometimes hair care products.

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