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Fructooligosaccharides
Explained
Fructooligosaccharides is an alternative sweetener. It is often derived from the blue agave plant.
This ingredient is a prebiotic and helps to hydrate the skin. Emerging studies are also showing fructooligosaccharides to have antioxidant properties.
As a humectant, Fructooligosaccharides helps draw moisture to the skin, helping to hydrate the skin.
Bananas, onions, garlic, asparagus, jÃcama, and leeks also contain fructooligosaccharides.
See all 893 products with Fructooligosaccharides
Users who like it
90%
Users who avoid it
10%
What it does
Humectant
A substance that promotes retention of moisture.
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Alternative names
Oligofructose
Oligofructan
Prevalence
Uncommon
Percentage of products that contain it
1.1%
Top categories
Treatments
Moisturizers
Cleansers
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
References
Products with Fructooligosaccharides
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
85219
INCI Name
FRUCTOOLIGOSACCHARIDES
EC #
 -
All Functions
Humectant, Skin Conditioning