Glucosamine is a cosmetic ingredient used as antistatic, hair conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Solubility 330 mg/mL
Formula
C6H13NO5
Mol. Weight
179.17
CAS #
3416-24-8
Form
Liquid
State
Alpha and beta forms are solids; [Merck Index]
Functions
Antistatic
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Quells irritation
Reduces redness
Reduces swelling
Traditional Use
Discovered in crustacean shells in the early 20th century; historically used in traditional medicine for joint health. Modern research in the 1980s-1990s led to its adoption in skincare for its role in maintaining skin structure and hydration.