{"id":3194,"date":"2026-02-11T10:55:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T09:55:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lumessentials.skin\/?page_id=3194"},"modified":"2026-02-27T22:09:54","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T21:09:54","slug":"glucose","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lumessentials.skin\/it\/ingredients\/glucose\/","title":{"rendered":"Glucose"},"content":{"rendered":"
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INCI:<\/strong> GLUCOSE
Type:<\/strong> Umettante
Origin:<\/strong> A simple sugar (monosaccharide) naturally found in plants and the human body. Cosmetic-grade glucose is typically derived from corn, wheat, or other starches via enzymatic hydrolysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What it does:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Glucose is a fundamental biological sugar that serves as both a humectant and a building block for more complex skincare ingredients. Primary functions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Humectant hydration:<\/strong> Like other sugars, glucose molecules contain multiple hydroxyl groups that form hydrogen bonds with water, helping to attract and retain moisture in the stratum corneum.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Skin conditioning:<\/strong> Helps maintain skin softness and suppleness by contributing to optimal hydration levels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Precursor molecule:<\/strong> Serves as a building block for more complex polysaccharides (like glycosaminoglycans) that are essential components of the skin’s extracellular matrix.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Why we use it:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

    Glucose is included as a supportive component of our NMF complex. While not as potent a humectant as glycerin or sodium PCA, its biological familiarity and gentle nature make it a valuable contributor to our overall hydration strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    As a molecule naturally present in all living cells, glucose is exceptionally well-tolerated and non-irritating. It works in synergy with other humectants (Glycerin<\/a>, Sodio PCA<\/a>, Urea<\/a>) to create a comprehensive, multi-pathway hydration system.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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