Galactose (Ingredient Explained + Products)

PHAs are generally less irritating than AHAs/BHAs. They help to exfoliate dead skin-cells and act as a humectant.

The most common cause of textured skin is a build up of dead skin cells. The easiest way to get rid of textured skin is to exfoliate and give your skin the proper nutrients.

Pores are tiny openings in the skin that release sweat and oil. Everyone has them, and it’s completely normal for them to be visible. While factors like excess oil, acne, sun damage, and even genetics can make pores appear larger, these ingredients may help minimize their appearance. Just keep in mind: you can’t erase pores entirely, and that’s okay!

Helps with Anti-Aging

As we age, factors like reduced oil production, collagen breakdown, UV exposure, and lifestyle choices all affect how our skin looks and feels. While we can’t stop the aging process, ingredients like retinoids, antioxidants, and certain peptides have been shown to help slow visible signs of aging.

Good for Scar Healing

These ingredients are commonly used to support the skin’s natural healing process and improve the appearance of scars over time. While results can vary, they may help with texture, discoloration, and overall skin recovery.

Galactose is a PHA and exfoliates the skin. PHAs have a larger structure than AHAs and BHAs and are more gentle.

PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.

Read more about other types of common PHAs:

What it does

Skin Conditioning To hydrate and soften skin

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it

Position Predominant list placement

Bottom 25%

Galactose

Explained

What it does

Prevalence

References

Products with Galactose

CosIng Data