Humectant ingredient
Maltose
INCI: MALTOSE
A disaccharide of two glucose units used in cosmetics as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent. Adds gentle hydration and a smooth skin feel in creams and emulsions.
Also known as: malt sugar, 4-O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-D-glucose
humectantskin-conditioning
Benefits
- ✓Attracts moisture and softens skin
- ✓Gentle saccharide humectant
No known watch-fors.
Compatibility
✓ Works well with
+ Glycerin+ Trehalose+ Erythritol