A white crystalline powder that can act as a humectant when dissolved into water. It is also a chelating agent.
Moisturizing
Humectant
Moisturizing (Humectant)
Humectants are moisturizing ingredients that draw moisture to the skin, either from deeper layers or from the environment (when it's humid).
Humectant
Moisturizing (Humectant)
Humectants are moisturizing ingredients that draw moisture to the skin, either from deeper layers or from the environment (when it's humid).
Other functions
Chelating
Chelating
Chelating – deactivates harmful heavy metal ions.
Chelating
Chelating
Chelating – deactivates harmful heavy metal ions.
Origin
Naturally occurring,
Naturally occurring
These are ingredients initially present in nature, such as elements (Zinc, Gold, or Silver), minerals, or water.
Naturally occurring,
Naturally occurring
These are ingredients initially present in nature, such as elements (Zinc, Gold, or Silver), minerals, or water.
Synthetic
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Synthetic
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Overview
Calcium gluconate is a calcium salt of gluconic acid, and gluconic acid is a derivative of glucose, which is a naturally occurring substance. Calcium gluconate, in its pure form, is a white crystalline powder, and when dissolved into water, it can act as a humectant.
A humectant is a type of moisturizing ingredient that hydrates the skin by drawing water onto it. Calcium gluconate is a small molecule with six hydroxyl groups, which is a large number of water-loving components. This is why water is so attracted to this ingredient.
Calcium gluconate can also act as a chelating agent.
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Humectant
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