Maltose
Maltose is a cosmetic ingredient used as a fragrance, moisturising agent. It is used in 86 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 184 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | MALTOSE |
| Function | FRAGRANCE, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 69-79-4 |
| EC number | 200-716-5 |
| Prevalence | 86 products (0.09% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 184 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 14,800 |
Used in
General Moisturizers 15.1%Face Cleansers 10.5%Serums 10.5%Toners 10.5%Makeup Removers 8.1%Face Primers 4.7%
Frequently asked
- What does Maltose do in skincare?
- Maltose functions as a fragrance, moisturising agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Maltose?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (15.1% of its uses).
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