Copper Gluconate

God

Antioxidant

Copper Gluconate at a glance

  • Copper salt form of glucuronic acid, a building block of hyaluronic acid
  • Helps transport water within skin
  • Light blue or blue-green crystal or powder in its raw form
  • Also used to treat copper deficiency

Copper Gluconate description

Copper gluconate, also known as copper, is a mineral that is an important trace element for human nutrition. The body needs copper to absorb and use iron, and copper is also a component of the powerful antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase. Copper gluconate is a potentially exciting anti-ageing ingredient, but certainly not among the most well researched or proven when it comes to topical application.

Copper Gluconate references

  • Microbial Pathogenesis, May 2018, pages 159–169
  • Scientific Reports, January 2017, ePublication
  • International Journal of Cosmetic Science, October 2012, pages 416–423
  • British Journal of Dermatology, January 1999, pages 26–34

Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.

Ratings af ingredienser

Bedst

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God

Nødvendigt for at forbedre en formulerings tekstur, stabilitet eller penetration.

Middel

Generelt ikke-irriterende, men kan have kosmetiske, stabilitetsmæssige eller andre problemer, der begrænser dets anvendelighed.

Dårlig

Der er risiko for irritation. Risikoen øges, når det kombineres med andre problematiske ingredienser.

Dårligst

Kan forårsage irritation, inflammation, tørhed osv. Kan være en fordel i nogle tilfælde, men generelt har man påvist, at ingrediensen gør mere skade end gavn.

Ukendt

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Ikke ratet

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