Ingredient
CITRONELLYL GLUCOSIDE
Substance information
Glucosides are conversion products ("condensation products") of dextrose (glucose), which are obtained through a reaction with alcohols or (poly-) alcohols.
Function(s) of this ingredient in cosmetic products
ANTIMICROBIAL
Helps control the growth of micro-organisms (eg bacteria and fungi)
SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT
Preserves skin moisture
Origin
synthetic (Information may exclusively reflect the status at initial entry of this ingredient into the relevant INCI dictionary; technological progress may have added new manufacturing options based on substances of different origin)
Belongs to the following substance groups
Regulating cosmetics
Cosmetics Ingredients are subject to regulation. Please note, different regulations may apply to cosmetic ingredients outside the EU.