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I recently learned of glycation and the aging effects on skin. however i just bought an anti aging serum that contains glucose, should i avoid this??
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Not likely: The size of a glucose molecule is small enough to penetrate the skin and in skin products, glucose often is used as a humectant, to keep moisture in. I suspect the amount you get in a serum is not likely high enough to cause the process of glycation and hence AGEs but I suppose it is theoretically possible.
Answered 8/26/2015
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