Humectant ingredient

Fructan

A class of polysaccharides composed of fructose chains (including inulin-type and levan-type fructans) used in cosmetics as humectants and prebiotic agents.

Also known as: inulin fructan, levan, inulin

humectantprebioticskin-conditioning

Benefits

  • Attracts and retains moisture as a polysaccharide humectant
  • Prebiotic activity supports the skin microbiome

No known watch-fors.

At a glance
CategoryHumectant
IrritancyLow
Beginner-friendlyYes
Pregnancy safeYes
In your routine

Generally well-tolerated and easy to layer.

Found in 6 products
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Products with Fructan

AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle TonerToner
Some By Mi
AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner
Cica Daily Soothing MaskMask
VT
Cica Daily Soothing Mask
AHA BHA PHA 30Days Miracle CreamTreatment
Some By Mi
AHA BHA PHA 30Days Miracle Cream
UV Defense Me. Calming Sun CreamSunscreen
Make P:rem
UV Defense Me. Calming Sun Cream
AHA BHA PHA 30Days Miracle TonerToner
Some By Mi
AHA BHA PHA 30Days Miracle Toner
Biome One SerumSerum
Cultured Biomecare
Biome One Serum