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Humectant

MALTOSE

CAS 69-79-4
85

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A simple disaccharide sugar used as a humectant and skin conditioning agent. Edible-grade ingredient with no documented cosmetic safety concerns.

Skin benefits

  • Natural humectant sugar
  • Soothing skin conditioning
  • Edible-grade safety
  • Mild antioxidant function

Known concerns

  • Possible stickiness at higher concentrations
  • Possible food source for microbes if not preserved

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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