What is "GLUCOSE" and what does it do?
Role: HUMECTANT
Family: SUGAR
Comedogenic index: 0
Glucose is a simple sugar and the most important source of energy for all organisms. In skin care, glucose is used to moisturize the skin. It also acts as a prebiotic for our natural microbiome.
As a humectant, glucose draws moisture from the air and from deeper layers of the skin. This helps moisturize the skin.
Our skin's natural microbiome contains many saccharides that act as prebiotics. These prebiotics help strengthen our skin's microbiome. A healthy microbiome helps protect our skin from harmful bacteria and other contaminants.
Studies show that glucose can help reduce blemishes and pigmentation. This is because our skin metabolizes glucose into lactic acid. Lactic acid is an AHA that helps exfoliate the top layer of skin.
Plants and algae produce glucose during the process of photosynthesis. It is then used to manufacture cellulose, the building blocks of cell walls.
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