- INCI Name:Acetyl Glucosamine
- Functions:Conditioner, Anti-Aging Agent
- Labeling Claims:Natural, Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Benefit Claims:Hydrating, Conditioning, Anti-Aging
- Synonyms:2-(Acetylamino)-2-deoxy-α- D -glucopyranose, 2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-α- D -glucopyranose, 2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-α- D -glucose, 2-Deoxy-2-acetamido-α- D -glucopyranose, Glucopyranose, 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-, α- D -, N -Acetyl-α- D -glucosamine, α- D -Glucopyranose, 2-(acetylamino)-2-deoxy-, α- N -Acetyl- D -glucosamine, α- N -Acetylglucosamine
Acetyl Glucosamine has been shown to stimulate production of Hyaluronic Acid in skin, improving skin hydration and reducing appearance of wrinkles. It is also effective in anti-hyperpigmentation treatments.