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Galactosyl Fructose
AKA “Neosugar”
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Galactosyl fructose
AKA: Neosugar
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Galactosyl Fructose is a disaccharide consisting of galactose and fructose
CAS #
299-28-5; 30237-26-4; 2438-80-4; 59-23-4; 552-12-5; 133-42-6; 526-95-4; 50-99-7; 58367-01-4; 8029-43-4
Form
Powder
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Functions
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 disaccharide developed in modern cosmetic chemistry specifically for skincare. Created to provide enhanced hydrating and skin-conditioning benefits by combining two naturally-occurring sugars in a synthetic formulation.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR