Dextran
Explained
Dextran is a sugar (polysaccharide) with skin hydrating properties.
Fun fact: Louis Pasteur first discovered this ingredient as a microbial product in wine.
See all 464 products with Dextran
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.5%
Top categories
Treatments
Moisturizers
Haircare
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 25%
Products with Dextran
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
33196
INCI Name
DEXTRAN
INN Name
dextran
EC #
 232-677-5
All Functions
Binding, Viscosity Controlling