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Humectant

GALACTOOLIGOSACCHARIDES

82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A prebiotic chain of galactose sugars (GOS) that feeds skin commensals and binds moisture. Well-tolerated humectant with growing dermatology evidence and FDA GRAS food status.

Skin benefits

  • Skin prebiotic action
  • Humectant moisture binding
  • Anti-pigmentation/anti-melanogenic activity

Known concerns

  • Possible dairy-origin allergen carryover
  • Otherwise no significant concerns at cosmetic levels

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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