Common Name(s): Sodium glucose-6 phosphate,sodium glucose-6 phosphate,sodium salt active,bioactive sodium compound
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides the bioactive properties of glucose-6 phosphate in a water-soluble sodium salt format for aqueous formulation compatibility.
Why It's Used: Sodium glucose-6 phosphate is selected as the sodium salt form of glucose-6 phosphate โ the counterion providing full aqueous solubility for high-concentration incorporation in water-based formulas without co-solvents.
How It Works: Sodium salt โ aqueous dissolution โ active species at skin surface ph โ characteristic pharmacological activity of glucose-6 phosphate.
Typically Found In: Cosmetic formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ antioxidant
Secondary Functions: Free radical scavenging,anti-aging
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional - supplier confirmation required
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: status downgraded on audit. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Sodium salt form enables aqueous solubility โ the free acid or alcohol form may be preferred for anhydrous or lipophilic applications.
Last Verified: 2026-03-22
Primary Sources: Cosing database,sodium glucose-6 phosphate sodium salt review