A dextrodisaccharide from malt and starch. It is used as a sweetening agent and fermentable intermediate in brewing (Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed).
Solubility 780000
Mol. Weight
342.30
State
White odorless crystals; [Mallinckrodt Baker MSDS]
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Functions
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.