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What Is Polydextrose?
Polydextrose is a polymer composed of glucose, sorbitol and citric or phosphoric acids. Considered a polysaccharide (complex sugar) and prebiotic, it’s used in cosmetics to enhance texture, stabilise formulas, add bulk, and improve the solubility of key ingredients such as salicylic acid.
Polydextrose is also approved for use in food in over 60 countries, where it serves as a source of non-digestible prebiotic fiber and can also improve the flavor and mouth feel of low- and non-fat foods. Its neutral flavor makes it versatile in everything from baked goods to fiber-enriched beverages, including infant formula. Its safety as used in food was reevaluated in 2021 and the original safety conclusion was reconfirmed. As such, it is also considered safe for topical use via cosmetics without restrictions.
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2,3-Butanediol
Primarily a humectant of either natural or synthetic origin
2,3-Butanediol
Primarily a humectant of either natural or synthetic origin | Helps stabilise formulas and keep key ingredients suspended
Acer Saccharum Sap
A plant-derived humectant that draws moisture into the skin
Acetamidoethoxyethanol
A humectant that draws moisture into the skin's outer layers
Acetyl Glucosamine Ethyl Ether
A gentle humectant that draws moisture into the skin and supports hydration
Acetyl Glutamine
Derivative of glutamine, the most abundant amino acid in the body
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