A synthetic version of a naturally occurring enzyme that protects skin from harmful light.
Functions
Light Stabilizing
Light Stabilizing
Light stabilizing – absorbs UV light to protect ingredients.
Light Stabilizing
Light Stabilizing
Light stabilizing – absorbs UV light to protect ingredients.
Origin
Botanical,
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Botanical,
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
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
Glucose oxidase is a synthetically produced dimeric protein, which means it is a set of two individual proteins that are folded together in a specific way. It is naturally occurring in some species of fungi and certain insects, where it serves as an enzyme to break down glucose.
In skincare cosmetics, glucose oxidase is useful for protecting skin against certain types of light. Due to its large molecular structure, it can reflect light away from the skin. In addition, its particular chemical makeup can absorb some harmful wavelengths of light.