Anhydrogalactose

Anhydrogalactose

AKA “3, 6-ANHYDRO-L-GALACTOSE, 28251-55-0, 6-Anhydrogalactose, L-, L-Galactose, 6-anhydro-, Anhydrogalactose [INCI], II64NNN45G, RefChem:487438, UNII-II64NNN45G, (2S)-2-[(2R, 3R, 4S)-3, 4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-yl]-2-hydroxyacetaldehyde”

Humectant

Ingredient Facts

Anhydrogalactose

AKA: 3, 6-ANHYDRO-L-GALACTOSE, 28251-55-0, 6-Anhydrogalactose, L-, L-Galactose, 6-anhydro-, Anhydrogalactose [INCI], II64NNN45G, RefChem:487438, UNII-II64NNN45G, (2S)-2-[(2R, 3R, 4S)-3, 4-dihydroxyoxolan-2-yl]-2-hydroxyacetaldehyde

Humectant · Antioxidant · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Antioxidant

Humectant

Skin Conditioner

Sugar-Based Active

Not Clean

3,6-Anhydro-L-galactose,L-Galactose, 3,6-anhydro-

Formula

C6H10O5

Mol. Weight

162.14

CAS #

28251-55-0

Form

Powder

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Functions

Antioxidant

Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.

Humectant

A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A synthetic sugar derivative developed in the 20th century for cosmetic use. Created as a humectant and texturizing agent to provide hydration and improve product stability in modern skincare formulations.