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Saccharide Isomerate
Hydrating
Some ingredients help hydrate the skin by either drawing in moisture or preventing it from escaping. They're often used to keep skin feeling soft, smooth, and well-balanced.
Reduces Redness
Some ingredients are commonly used to help calm visible redness and soothe irritated skin. While they can be effective for many people, results can vary depending on the cause of redness and individual skin sensitivity. If redness persists or worsens, it's best to check with a dermatologist.
Helps with Barrier Repair
Some ingredients support barrier repair by reinforcing your skin’s protective layer, locking in moisture, and defending against irritation and environmental stress.
Explained
Saccharide Isomerate comes from sugars found in corn. It is a skin hydrator.
The structure of this ingredient can be altered to be more similar to the carbohydrates found in our skin. This ability to mimic our skin gives it hydrating properties.
Specifically, saccharide Isomerate is a humectant. Humectants draw moisture from the air to our skin.
Research shows Saccharide Isomerate to be an effective moisturizer.
See all 2,769 products with Saccharide Isomerate
Users who like it
97%
Users who avoid it
3%
What it does
Humectant
A substance that promotes retention of moisture.
Prevalence
Uncommon
Percentage of products that contain it
2.1%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Treatments
Cleansers
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 50%
References
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
79971
INCI Name
SACCHARIDE ISOMERATE
All Functions
Humectant
