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FUCOSYLLACTOSE

CAS 41263-94-9
88

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

FUCOSYLLACTOSE is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulation. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Fucosyllactose is a 2'-fucosyllactose oligosaccharide structurally identical to the most abundant HMO in human breast milk. It functions as a prebiotic, selectively supporting beneficial skin bacteria such as Staphylococcus epidermidis. It is not restricted under EU cosmetics legislation and is considered safe. The ingredient is stable in cosmetic formulations and suitable for sensitive skin.

Skin benefits

  • Prebiotic microbiome support
  • Barrier function strengthening
  • Suitable for sensitive skin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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