Actique™ NAG
- CAS Number
- 10036-64-3
- INCI Name
- Acetyl Glucosamine
Acetyl Glucosamine has been shown to stimulate production of Hyaluronic Acid in skin, improving skin hydration and reducing appearance of wrinkles. It is also effective in anti-hyperpigmentation treatments.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
- Solid
- pH Range
- 4.5 –6.5
Product families
Applications
- Color Cosmetics
- Skin Care
- Treatment Products
Product Families
- Skin Actives
- Conditioners & Emollients
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Actique
- Synonyms
2-(Acetylamino)-2-deoxy-α- D -glucopyranose, 2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-α- D -glucopyranose, 2-Acetamido-2-deoxy-α- D -glucose, 2-Deoxy-2-acetamido-α- D -glucopyranose, Glucopyranose, 2-acetamido-2-deoxy-, α- D -, N -Acetyl-α- D -glucosamine, α- D -Glucopyranose, 2-(acetylamino)-2-deoxy-, α- N -Acetyl- D -glucosamine, α- N -Acetylglucosamine
- Functions
- Anti-Aging Agent, Conditioner
- Benefit Claims
- Anti-Aging, Conditioning, Hydrating
- Anti-Aging
- Conditioning
- Hydrating
- Labeling Claims
Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Natural, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty; Clean at Sephora; Credo Clean Standard; Natural; Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Markets
- Personal Care
- Use Levels
- 1%–4%
- Appearance
- Off-white powder
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Application Format
- Balm
- Creams
- Leave On
- Lotions
- Powder
- Serum
- Stick
- Storage and Handling
Store between 2-8°C (36-46°F). Avoid direct light and moisture exposure
- Packaging Information
- 5 KG Drums, 25 KG Drums
- Skin Care Applications
- Body Cream
- Body Lotion
- Moisturizers
- Product Characteristic
Naturally derived from a unique fermentation process; Skin hydration; Anti-hyperpigmentation
- Cosmetics
- Concealer
- Foundation
- Lip Balm
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Anti-Aging Agent
- Conditioner
Technical data
Table 1 of 1
7 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| pH (1% Solution) | 5.0 - 8.0 | — |
| Assay Content | 98-102 | % |
| Residue on Ignition | max. 0.5 | % |
| Loss on Drying | max. 0.5 | % |
| Melting Point | 196 -205 | °C |
| Total Aerobic Count | max. 500 | CFU/g |
| Yeast and moulds Count | max. 50 | — |
