Energy-reserve polysaccharide – a mild humectant and stimulator of cellular respiration. Pregnancy-safe.
Topical application
DVery weak or conflicting data.
Humectant with hypothetical metabolic effect. Weak evidence.
Glycogen is a branched polysaccharide of glucose residues, the main form of energy storage in animal cells. INCI: Glycogen. In cosmetics it is a humectant and glucose supplier for keratinocyte metabolism. Use levels run from 0.5 to 2%. Pregnancy-safe.
Irritation potential
LowAllergen risk
LowPregnancy
SafeSuitable for
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Glycogen is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
Glycogen suits: normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitive.
Energy-reserve polysaccharide – a mild humectant and stimulator of cellular respiration.
On the Fulton scale 0/5 – non-comedogenic. For acne-prone skin, a rating of 3 or higher suggests choosing an alternative.
The INCI name is Glycogen. It may also appear as: гликоген.
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