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 name | FRUCTAN |
| Function | SKIN CONDITIONING |
| Prevalence | 68 products (0.07% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 2,400 |
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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