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Gluconolactone Delta 25 g

A gentle polyhydroxy acid built for sensitive skin formulas and technical solutions

Gluconolactone delta belongs to the polyhydroxy acid (PHA) family and shares its mechanism with gluconic acid, but its larger molecule penetrates skin more slowly and delivers a noticeably softer action than typical AHA acids like glycolic or lactic acid. That is exactly why formulators of sensitive skin care, redness-prone products and delicate eye area treatments reach for this ingredient so often. The item belongs to the section Acids, Salts, Alcohols, and Alkalis, which brings together the core pH regulators and active compounds used across cosmetic, food and household chemical formulations.

Beyond its gentle resurfacing effect, gluconolactone delta holds moisture in the stratum corneum, which is why serums and toners built around it feel comfortable even with daily use, and it contributes measurable antioxidant support that slows oxidative changes in finished formulas over their shelf life. A separate and widely used property is metal chelation: the molecule binds iron, calcium and magnesium ions, preventing turbidity, discoloration and precipitate formation in liquid products. This is why the same lactone appears far beyond skin care, in the food industry as a coagulant and acidity regulator for soy products, cured meats and baked goods, where a slow, predictable acidification is required rather than a sharp pH drop.

In household chemical formulations this chelating behavior is used to design descaling agents and water softening blends, where the ingredient is often balanced against alkaline components such as Potassium Hydroxide KOH to fine-tune the final acidity of the mixture, or combined with Washing Soda and fillers like Calcium Carbonate when developing dishwasher detergents and limescale removers.

Typical usage in cosmetic emulsions ranges from 2 to 10 percent depending on the intended effect: lower concentrations give a subtle hydrating boost, while higher concentrations provide a more visible resurfacing action, always with the final pH of the product checked and adjusted afterward. The ingredient should be added to the water phase at a temperature no higher than 40-45 degrees Celsius, ideally during the cooling stage of the main emulsion to avoid prolonged heat exposure. It pairs well with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, panthenol and most water-soluble actives, making it a flexible addition to serums, toners, soothing gels and post-depilation care.

The 25 g pack size is aimed at home formulators, small trial batches and lab-scale testing before scaling a recipe up to studio or industrial volumes. Store the raw material in a dry, cool place in a tightly sealed container, since it tends to absorb moisture from the air, which affects weighing accuracy if left exposed.

Soothing overnight resurfacing gel

Distilled water 85 ml

Gluconolactone delta 5 g

Glycerin 4 ml

Sodium hyaluronate 0.5 g

Allantoin 1 g

Broad spectrum preservative 1 ml

INCI	Gluconolactone
Other
Application	cosmetology, pharmaceuticals
Att brand	China
Color product	white
Concentration	0.5-4%
Descriptio smell	weak, unexpressed
Features	All information presented on the site is for reference only
Input percentage	Percentage of input in cosmetics: 0.5-2%, in cosmetics for baby skin care - 0.75%; in creams with a moisturizing effect - 0.75-1.5%; in cosmetics with instant effect - up to 2%
Name	Gluconolactone Delta 25 g
Packaging	container for transportation
Packing	25 grams
Solubility	in water / glycerin
Type	Assets
View	dry crystalline powder
Valid until	11.2028