Ingredient · dataset v56
Gluconolactone and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
A six-carbon polyhydroxy acid used as a gentle exfoliant and chelator; sugar-acid chemistry, not lipid.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Exfoliant acid
Checked products with this ingredient (4)
Product types: Antifungal treatments, Cleansers, Serums & Treatments, Toners
Antifungal treatments (1)
Cleansers (1)
Serums & Treatments (1)
Toners (1)
Related exfoliant acid
- Betaine Salicylate — No known trigger
- Capryloyl Salicylic Acid — No known trigger
- Glycolic Acid — No known trigger
- Lactobionic Acid — No known trigger
- Malic Acid — No known trigger
- Mandelic Acid — No known trigger
- Salicylic Acid — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Gluconolactone trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: A six-carbon polyhydroxy acid used as a gentle exfoliant and chelator; sugar-acid chemistry, not lipid.
Does Gluconolactone feed Malassezia?
No known link: Gluconolactone is judged with no known trigger. One screened ingredient is not a product verdict — when in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Is this medical advice?
No. We screen ingredient lists; we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. When in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Check a full list containing Gluconolactone →
Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.