Copper Gluconate at a Glance
- Copper salt form of glucuronic acid, a building block of hyaluronic acid
- Helps transport water within skin
- Light blue or blue-green crystal or powder in its raw form
- Also used to treat copper deficiency
Copper Gluconate Description
Copper gluconate is the copper salt form of glucuronic acid, which is a building block of hyaluronic acid. It helps transport water and other substances within skin.
Copper itself is a mineral that is an important trace element for human nutrition. The body needs copper to absorb and use iron, and copper is also a component of the powerful antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase, which occurs naturally in the body.
In its raw form, copper gluconate is a crystal or powder with a light blue or blue-green color. In addition to its use in topical skin care, it is used as a dietary supplement to treat copper deficiency. It’s considered safe as used in cosmetics, where the typical amounts range from 0.001-1.0%.
Copper Gluconate References
Microbial Pathogenesis, May 2018, pages 159–169
Scientific Reports, January 2017, ePublication
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, October 2012, pages 416–423
British Journal of Dermatology, January 1999, pages 26–34