Glycosaminoglycans
Skin Conditioning / Humectant
Generally considered low concern for topical cosmetic use. Available safety data do not indicate a significant toxicity signal; however, the term can describe a mixture of related polysaccharides, so composition and source may vary.
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
Generally considered low concern for topical cosmetic use. Available safety data do not indicate a significant toxicity signal; however, the term can describe a mixture of related polysaccharides, so composition and source may vary.
What it does
Polysaccharides used to support hydration, skin conditioning, and a smoother feel in cosmetic formulas.
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
- 1 https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Mucopolysaccharides_-glycosaminoglycans_-chondroitin-sulfate-dermatan-sulfate-contg._-skin https://cir-reports.cir-safety.org/
Found in Approved Products
This ingredient appears in 1 Oh Daisey Approved Product.
