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Alpha-Glucan

Humectant skin conditioning
Status
Not listed in the restriction annexes
In brief
Alpha-glucan is a carbohydrate made up of chains of glucose (sugar) molecules. In cosmetics it is used as a humectant, helping to draw moisture to the skin's surface, and as a skin-conditioning agent.
Appears in
0 catalogue products

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