Glucarolactone
AKA “D-Glucaro-3, 6-lactone, EINECS 220-483-3, RefChem:130550, XECPAIJNBXCOBO-HTVIOJJOSA-N”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Glucarolactone
AKA: D-Glucaro-3, 6-lactone, EINECS 220-483-3, RefChem:130550, XECPAIJNBXCOBO-HTVIOJJOSA-N
Synthetic · Soothing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Humectant
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle skin conditioning agent that helps smooth and soften skin texture while supporting the skin barrier.
Formula
C6H8O7
Mol. Weight
192.12
CAS #
2782-04-9
Form
Powder
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Soothing
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation. Your skin's chill pill — great for sensitive, reactive, or post-procedure skin.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A polyhydroxy acid (PHA) developed in the 1990s as a gentler alternative to alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) for exfoliation; created to provide chemical peeling benefits with reduced irritation compared to older acid technologies.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Uneven Texture
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR