N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine, vegan

A fundamental component of hyaluronic acid synthesis

The cosmetics industry is constantly searching for the best ingredients for a glowing skin and a youthful look. A star is born with N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine from GfN & Selco. This extraordinary active ingredient offers lots of benefits and is already considered a must for every cosmetics company developing innovative and sustainable products.

The power of nature as a molecular agent

N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine is an amino-monosaccharide and plays an important part in the production of hyaluronic acid. Being a precursor of hyaluronic acid, it promotes the elasticity of the skin, is deeply moisturising and supports the natural regeneration of the skin. And it is completely vegan and natural on top of that!

The fundamentals of that healthy glow

N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine, vegan, opens up completely new possibilities for cosmetics manufacturers – ranging from luxury anti-aging creams to moisturising sera up to restorative face masks. The benefits definitely speak for themselves:

• Lasting moisturisation: N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine promotes the production of hyaluronic acid which acts as a natural moisturiser of the skin.
   
• Improved skin structure: The skin structure is smoothed and refined through the stimulation of cell renovation.
   
• Goodbye to hyperpigmentation: The production of melanin is reduced through the inhibition of tyrosinase production, which promotes an even skin tone and a natural glow.

A new active ingredient and element of natural origin

N-Acetyl-D-Glucosamine is an omnipresent component that can be found in a great number of living organisms. It is of vital importance for diverse biological processes. It is part of the biopolymer cell wall of bacteria and a monomeric part of chitin, a substance which makes up the exoskeleton of arthropods such as insects and crustaceans. NAG is the most abundant natural polymer after cellulose and a main component of the cell walls of most fungi. 

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