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 nameMALTOSE
FunctionFRAGRANCE, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number69-79-4
EC number200-716-5
Prevalence86 products (0.09% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Scientific studies184 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches14,800

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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