Rate My SPF

Sodium Gluceptate

What Sodium Gluceptate is & what it does

Sodium Gluceptate is the sodium salt of glucoheptonic acid, a sugar-derived compound. In cosmetics it is commonly used as a chelating agent, binding trace metal ions that can otherwise degrade a formula or cause discoloration, which helps preserve stability and appearance. It works quietly in the background and has no notable effect on skin feel. It is generally regarded as safe and is used at very low levels.

What is Sodium Gluceptate?

Sodium Gluceptate is the sodium salt of a sugar-derived acid (glucoheptonic acid). In cosmetics it is commonly used as a chelating agent.

What does Sodium Gluceptate do in a formula?

It binds trace metal ions that could otherwise degrade a product or cause discoloration, helping preserve stability and appearance. It works in the background and does not affect skin feel.

Is Sodium Gluceptate safe?

It is generally regarded as safe and is used at very low levels purely as a stabilizing helper, with no specific concerns flagged.

Sunscreens with Sodium Gluceptate

We rate 2 sunscreens that contain it:

← All ingredients