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
CeraVe
Renewing SA Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Allies of Skin
Retinal & Peptides Repair Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, salicylic acid
Brickell Men’s Products
Revitalizing Hair & Scalp Conditioner for Men
Conditioner · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kitsch
Rice Water Shampoo For Hair Growth
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Rituel Soin Éclat
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Fekkai
Root Lift
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Heritage Store
Rosewater Clay Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Rough & Bumpy Skin Daily Therapy Cream
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid
CeraVe
SA Body Wash for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Body wash · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Shampoo Dove Hidratação + Vitaminas A e E 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Shampoo ritual de crecimiento
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Shampooing Blond Lumière - Timotei
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Shea Butter Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Shea Butter Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Ole Henriksen
Silkfoliant Gentle Tri-Acid Exfoliating Toner for Dark Spots
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Neutrogena
Skin Balancing Clay Cleanser
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Skin Balancing Gel Cleanser
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Skin Balancing Milky Cleanser
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Counter
Skin Twin Creamy Concealer
Concealer · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Counter
Skin Twin Featherweight Foundation
Foundation · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Smart Eye Density
Eye cream · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
R+Co
SOFT BOUNCE NATURAL TEXTURE & CURL CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
R+Co
SOFT BOUNCE NATURAL TEXTURE & CURL SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
True Botanicals
Spirulina Cleansing Powder
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
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