Gallyl Glucoside

Bueno

Antioxidante

Gallyl Glucoside at a glance

  • Produced by the reaction of gallic acid and glucose
  • Categorized as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning agent with soothing properties
  • Claims about treating dark circles and under-eye puffiness are not supported by research 
  • No known safety concerns at the time of this writing

Gallyl Glucoside description

Gallyl glucoside is a skin care ingredient produced by the reaction of the phenolic antioxidant compound gallic acid and sugar glucose. While independent studies on gallyl glucoside are lacking, it is said to function as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning agent with soothing properties, which stands to reason given the ingredients it comes from (gallic acid is an antioxidant and glucose is a humectant that supports skin’s microbiome). Of note, gallyl glucoside is often combined with epigallocatechin gallatyl glucoside and the preservative propyl gallate. Manufacturers claim this blend helps with concerns such as dark circles and eye puffiness. However, we could not find independent research that supports those claims. At the time of this writing, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review has not conducted a formal safety assessment on gallyl glucoside. Our research did not reveal any known concerns about using this ingredient in skin care or personal care products. Usage levels of this ingredient when part of a blend range from 0.01–0.05%.

Gallyl Glucoside references

  • Personal Care Products Council, Accessed March 2023, ePublication  
  • SpecialChem (supplier info), Accessed March 2023, ePublication  
  • Current Pharmaceutical Design, December 2018, pages 5,181-5,187
  • Cosmetics & Toiletries, May 2013, ePublication

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Calificaciones de ingredientes

Excelente

Ingrediente sobresaliente con beneficios reales para la piel. Su eficacia está demostrada y respaldada por estudios independientes.

Bueno

Aunque no son tan beneficiosos como los de la categoría excelente, suelen ser necesarios para mejorar la textura, la estabilidad o la absorción de una fórmula.

Aceptable

Puede presentar ciertas limitaciones en cuanto a su apariencia, estabilidad o eficacia. A veces, son ingredientes básicos o que no cuentan con suficiente respaldo científico.

Poco recomendable

Aunque puede ofrecer algunos beneficios se recomienda evitarlo por su probabilidad de causar irritación, especialmente si se combina con otros ingredientes problemáticos.

Desaconsejable

Ha demostrado provocar efectos adversos como irritación, inflamación o sequedad, especialmente si se utiliza en altas concentraciones o junto con otros ingredientes irritantes.

Desconocido

No hemos encontrado este ingrediente en nuestro diccionario. Registramos todos los ingredientes desconocidos y actualizamos la información de forma continua.

Sin calificar

Ingrediente registrado, pero con la información científica disponible pendiente de revisar.