Quick answer

Key benefits: Hydration.

Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate

Updated

Chondroitin, hydrogen sulfate

Purpose

Derived from natural mucopolysaccharides, it functions as a skin-softening agent.

Rating

BEST

Category

Humectant

INCI Purpose

ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING

Benefits

Hydration — Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

Risks

Sulfate — Cleansing agent that can strip natural oils and cause dryness

Alternative Names

At a Glance

Article

Derived from natural mucopolysaccharides, it functions as a skin-softening agent.

See: Chondroitin Sulfate, Glycosaminoglycans, Mucopolysaccharide

References

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