HYDROLYZED GLYCOSAMINOGLYCANS is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data.
HYDROLYZED GLYCOSAMINOGLYCANS
Safety grade: A
This ingredient is a broken-down form of complex molecules naturally found in skin and connective tissue that help retain moisture. It's used in beauty products to plump and hydrate the skin and hair.
It works as a humectant to draw moisture into the skin and hair, while also conditioning and smoothing the hair cuticle and improving skin texture and elasticity.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Humectant ingredients
- GLYCERIN — Grade B
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A**
- CAPRYLYL GLYCOL — Grade A
- SORBITOL — Grade A
- LACTIC ACID — Grade B
- BUTYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A
- SODIUM HYALURONATE — Grade A
- XYLITOL — Grade A