Dextran Sulfate
AKA “Dextran sulfate, dextran sodium sulfate”
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Dextran sulfate
AKA: Dextran sodium sulfate
Skin Conditioning · Binding · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Sulfuric acid, dextran ester
CAS #
9042-14-2
Form
Powder
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Functions
Binding
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 sulfated derivative of dextran developed in the mid-20th century for pharmaceutical and cosmetic use as a humectant and skin conditioning agent.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Dextran Sulfate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Sodium Dextran Sulfate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Dextran Sulfate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Sodium Dextran Sulfate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR