humectant
Sodium Gluconate
Generally safe·Strong evidence
A gentle humectant derived from glucose. It draws water to the skin and is mild enough for sensitive skin types. Widely used in cosmetics without reported safety concerns.
Questions
- What is sodium gluconate?
- Sodium gluconate is a salt derived from glucose used in cosmetics for its chelating and humectant properties.
- Is it safe in skincare?
- Published reviews show no identified safety concerns with sodium gluconate in cosmetics.
- What's its purpose?
- It helps stabilize formulas by binding metal ions and also draws moisture to the skin as a humectant.
Products with Sodium Gluconate
- 100Every Man JackDaily Facial Cleanser
- 100PipetteBaby Shampoo + Wash
- 100PipetteBaby Shampoo + Wash (Fragrance Free)
- 100Allies of SkinCopper Tripeptide & Ectoin Advanced Repair Serum
- 99BiossanceSqualane + Firm and Lift Dual Serum
- 98The Derma Co1% Hyaluronic Sunscreen Aqua Gel SPF 50
- 98BiossanceSqualane + Omega Repair Cream
- 98BiossanceSqualane + Vitamin C Dark Spot Serum
- 97SallveSérum Antissinais
- 97SallveSérum Uniformizador
- 97KosasRevealer Skin-Improving Foundation SPF 25
- 96The Inkey ListTranexamic Acid Serum
- 96Q+AHyaluronic Acid Facial Serum
- 95BiossanceSqualane + Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser
- 95Plum10% Niacinamide Face Serum With Rice Water
- 95Charlotte TilburyBeautiful Skin Foundation
- 94MinimalistVitamin C 10% Face Serum
- 94NuoriVital Repair Serum
- 93KosasPlump + Juicy Vegan Collagen + Probiotic Spray-On Serum
- 93Pilgrim10% Vitamin C Face Serum
- 93Herbivore BotanicalsBakuchiol Dual-Retinol Alternative Face Serum
- 93Glow RecipePlum Plump Hyaluronic Serum
- 93KosasPlump + Juicy Vegan Collagen Spray-On Serum
- 93All GoodSport Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30
- 93Just HerbsAge Defence Serum
- 92Malin and GoetzGrapefruit Face Cleanser
- 90Fitglow BeautyVita Active B+C+E Hyaluronic Super Serum
- 90Just HerbsNeem + Bitter Orange Cleansing Facewash
- 90PilgrimSqualane Glow Moisturizer with Niacinamide & Vitamin C
- 89Paula's ChoiceC15 Super Booster
- 88Duke Cannon Supply Co.Ultralight Face Lotion
- 87Human NatureNourishing Facial Wash
- 86Babo BotanicalsSensitive Baby Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
- 85NuoriThe One
- 83DoveUltra Care Daily Moisture Shampoo
- 83Nubian HeritageAfrican Black Soap Bar
- 82BiossanceSqualane + 10% Lactic Acid Resurfacing Serum
- 82KorresPomegranate Balancing Cream-Gel Moisturizer
- 81Youth to the PeopleSuperfood Cleanser
- 81DavinesMOMO Conditioner
- 80TULAKeep It Clear Acne Foam Cleanser
- 80CeremoniaGuava Protect & Repair Shampoo
- 80Freshly CosmeticsVitamin C Concentrate Serum
- 79NexxusKeraphix Damage Healing Treatment Masque
- 78SheaMoistureCoconut & Hibiscus Curl Enhancing Smoothie
- 75Paul MitchellTea Tree Special Conditioner
- 73NatureLab TOKYOPerfect Clean 2-in-1 Scalp Scrub & Clarifying Shampoo
- 72Belo EssentialsWhitening Lotion SPF 30
- 71FilorgaHydra-hyal Serum
- 70ShiseidoBenefiance Wrinkle Smoothing Eye Cream
- 69DoveCoconut & Hydration Shampoo
- 67KopariTahitian Vanilla Hydrating Body Wash
- 66ApivitaHydration Moisturizing Shampoo
- 61AmikaThe Kure Strength Repair Shampoo
- 43DoveDeeply Nourishing Body Wash
References
Cosmetic information for general education, not medical advice. A verdict is a reading of the published evidence, never a guarantee for your skin: any ingredient can irritate someone, so patch test new products and see a professional if you react. Concern is graded on cited evidence, never on hazard-score lists. See how we score.