Galactooligosaccharides

AKA “RefChem:583626, GlyTouCan:G94390VI, G94390VI, D-Galactan, b-D-Glucan, beta-D-Galactopyranosyl-(1->4)-beta-D-galactopyranosyl-(1->4)-D-galactose, Dextrin from corn, Galactan (lupin)”

Synthetic

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Ingredient Facts

Galactooligosaccharides

AKA: RefChem:583626, GlyTouCan:G94390VI, G94390VI, D-Galactan, B-D-Glucan, Beta-D-Galactopyranosyl-(1->4)-beta-D-galactopyranosyl-(1->4)-D-galactose, Dextrin from corn, Galactan (lupin)

Synthetic · Humectant | Conditioning · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Humectant

Skin Conditioner

Sugar-Based Active

Synthetic

Clean

Galactooligosaccharides are plant-derived sugars that help skin retain moisture and stay soft. They work as natural humectants to hydrate and condition.

Formula

C18H32O16

Mol. Weight

504.40

CAS #

9037-55-2

Form

Liquid

Plant-Derived

Synthetic. Synthesized from lactose, a disaccharide derived from milk or produced through fermentation. Created through enzymatic hydrolysis and transgalactosylation to form short-chain galactose polymers.

Function

Humectant | Conditioning

Benefits

Draws water to skin

Traditional Use

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