Gluconolactone
Gluconolactone is a skin conditioning and chelating ingredient. It’s in 259 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, cleanser and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
An acid made from glucose. Binds metal ions and conditions skin.
What it does
Contains Gluconolactone: chelating
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Gluconolactone: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 34009, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Gluconolactone
BYOMA
Clarifying Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Fekkai
Clean Stylers Flexible Hold Hairspray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones
Fekkai
Clean Stylers Volume Lock Hairspray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters
Unilever
Cleanse
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
CLOUD JELLY Tremella + Strawberry Plumping Hydration Face Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Gold Bond
Cocoa Butter Glow Daily Hydrating Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Coconut Castaway Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Coconut Castaway Full & Thick Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Coconut Castaway Refreshing Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Coconut Castaway Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Sedal
Colágeno + Vitamina C
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Dove
Color Care Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Dove
Color Care Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Marie Veronique
ColorFree Zinc SPF 32
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Cool Fresh Aloe Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Cool Fresh Aloe Exfoliating Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Cool Fresh Aloe Full & Thick Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Cool Fresh Aloe Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Couleur Eclat
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Crème Anti-âge jour bio à l’huile d’Argan et acide hyaluronique
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Dr Squatch
Cypress Coast
Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Daily Defender Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Caudalie
Daily Mineral Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Lotion
Sunscreen · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Daily Moisture Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
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