What it is
This combination of glycerin and glucose is an osmolyte-type humectant. It binds water strongly and is associated with helping skin cope with dehydration stress, supporting long-lasting, comfortable hydration. It occurs naturally in resilient, drought-tolerant plants.
Safety & warnings
Gentle and well tolerated, including by sensitive skin.
Origin & sourcing
A glycerin-glucose compound, produced for cosmetic use; also found in resurrection plants.
Questions everyone asks
What does glyceryl glucoside do?
It is a humectant that binds water and helps skin stay hydrated and resist dryness.
Where is it found in nature?
It occurs in drought-tolerant plants that survive extreme drying.