Fructan

Fructan is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 68 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameFRUCTAN
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING
Prevalence68 products (0.07% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches2,400

Used in

Toners 25%Serums 13.2%Ampoules 5.9%Eye Moisturizers 5.9%Face Cleansers 5.9%General Moisturizers 5.9%

Frequently asked

What does Fructan do in skincare?
Fructan functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Fructan allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Fructan?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially toners (25% of its uses).

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