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Humectant

FRUCTOOLIGOSACCHARIDES

CAS - Updated
85

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Short-chain plant sugars (FOS) used as a prebiotic in skincare to support the skin microbiome. Mildly humectant and soothing; long food-grade safety record.

Skin benefits

  • Prebiotic sugar fraction supporting skin microbiome
  • Mild humectant
  • Soothing effects in formulas

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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