Natural sugar-lipid molecules – mild bio-surfactants or emollients. Pregnancy-safe.
Topical application
BLimited evidence. One RCT or several controlled studies with limitations.
Functional component. Safety confirmed by CIR.
Glycolipids are a class of lipids with an attached sugar group (sophorolipids, rhamnolipids). INCI: Glycolipids. In cosmetics they work as mild bio-surfactants, emollients or stabilizers. Produced by microbial fermentation. Biodegradable. Use levels run from 0.5 to 5%. Pregnancy-safe.
Irritation potential
LowAllergen risk
LowPregnancy
SafeSuitable for
The Evigrade extension adds an evidence panel to Wildberries, Goldapple, Letu, iHerb, Sephora and 12 more stores. This ingredient and every other one in the product show evidence-tier, allergen risk and pregnancy/lactation flags at a glance.
Glycolipids is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
Glycolipids suits: normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitive.
Natural sugar-lipid molecules – mild bio-surfactants or emollients.
On the Fulton scale 0/5 – non-comedogenic. For acne-prone skin, a rating of 3 or higher suggests choosing an alternative.
The INCI name is Glycolipids. It may also appear as: гликолипиды.
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