Humectant

Gluconolactone

INCI: GLUCONOLACTONE
CAS 90-80-2 EC 202-016-5
D-Glucono-1,5-lactone
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Humectant, chelating agent, skin conditioning agent (PHA — polyhydroxy acid exfoliant)
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

D-Glucono-1,5-lactone

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
90-80-2
EC Number
202-016-5
INCI
GLUCONOLACTONE
Category
Humectant
Updated
Apr 23, 2026