Fucose
Fucose is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 9 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | FUCOSE |
| Function | SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 2438-80-4 |
| EC number | 219-452-7 |
| Prevalence | 9 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 720 |
Used in
Facial Treatments 22.2%Serums 22.2%Day Moisturizers 11.1%Essences 11.1%General Moisturizers 11.1%Sheet Masks 11.1%
Frequently asked
- What does Fucose do in skincare?
- Fucose functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Fucose allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Fucose?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially facial treatments (22.2% of its uses).
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