Isomalt

Isomalt is a cosmetic ingredient used as a humectant agent. It is used in 117 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 4 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameISOMALT
FunctionHUMECTANT
CAS number64519-82-0
Prevalence117 products (0.13% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Scientific studies4 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches12,100

Used in

Serums 20.5%General Moisturizers 18.8%Face Cleansers 7.7%Eye Moisturizers 6.8%Exfoliators 5.1%Conditioners 2.6%

Frequently asked

What does Isomalt do in skincare?
Isomalt functions as a humectant agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Isomalt?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (20.5% of its uses).

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