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

Pairs well with Glycerin and Trehalose and others.

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Products with Maltose

AQ Meliority Intensive CreamMoisturizer
Decorté
AQ Meliority Intensive Cream