Is Glucosamine Ascorbate safe in cosmetics?
Glucosamine Ascorbate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Glucosamine Ascorbate
INCI: GLUCOSAMINE ASCORBATE
Glucosamine Ascorbate (CAS Not widely published (salt of glucosamine + ascorbic acid)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, antioxidant (combines glucosamine's HA-boosting with. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not widely published (salt of glucosamine + ascorbic acid)
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Function
Skin conditioning, antioxidant (combines glucosamine's HA-boosting with ascorbate's antioxidant/brightening activity)
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — not restricted under 21 CFR; no specific CIR monograph; read-across from Glucosamine (CIR 2021) + Ascorbic Acid (CIR safe as used) applies
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Glucosamine Ascorbate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Glucosamine Ascorbate.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Glucosamine Ascorbate allowed in the EU?
Glucosamine Ascorbate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Glucosamine Ascorbate do in cosmetics?
Glucosamine Ascorbate functions as: Skin conditioning, antioxidant (combines glucosamine's HA-boosting with ascorbate's antioxidant/brightening activity). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published (salt of glucosamine + ascorbic acid).
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