Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Ingredient Facts
Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide
Botanical · Cleansing
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Clean
This gentle cleansing ingredient removes impurities while conditioning skin, leaving it soft and smooth without stripping natural oils.
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Smoothing
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng