Gluconic Acid
Sugar Acid
Gluconic acid has low systemic toxicity and is generally well tolerated at cosmetic concentrations. Concentrated acidic solutions may irritate the skin or eyes, but no significant chronic toxicity concern has been established for normal cosmetic use.
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
Gluconic acid has low systemic toxicity and is generally well tolerated at cosmetic concentrations. Concentrated acidic solutions may irritate the skin or eyes, but no significant chronic toxicity concern has been established for normal cosmetic use.
What it does
pH adjuster; chelating agent; humectant
How to read this rating
This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.
Sources
Found in Approved Products
This ingredient appears in 1 Oh Daisey Approved Product.
