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 21, 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
Dr. Squatch
Pine Tar Exfoliating Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Pine Tar Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Hanskin
Pore Cleansing Balm - PHA
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Hanskin
Pore Cleansing Oil - PHA
Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
TIRTIR
Porexel Gentle Refining Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Pout Hero️ Exfoliating Lip Scrub
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
powerbright dark spot peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Powerbright Moisturizer SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
Medik8
Press & Glow
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid
Naturopathica
Prickly Pear & Salicylic Acid Acne Clearing Tonic
Toner · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Tula
Protect + Plump
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
Gold Bond
PSORIASIS RELIEF MEDICATED MULTI-SYMPTOM CREAM
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
Innersense
Pure Inspiration Daily Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Pure Moisture Daily Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Innersense
Quiet Calm Curl Control
Hair styling · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
ACURE
Radically Rejuvenating Cleansing Cream
Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Rainforest Rapids Refreshing Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
R+Co
REBOUNCE Hydrating Curl Glaze
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
R+Co
REBOUNCE NATURAL TEXTURE & CURL DEFINING CREME
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
COSRX
RED RICE INOSITOL Exfoliating Care Pore Wash-Off Peel Serum
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Dr. Squatch
Refreshing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
COOLA
Refreshing Water Cream - Face Moisturizer with SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Inika Organic
Renew & Restore Peel
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid
True Botanicals
Renew Repair Nightly Treatment
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
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