Maltose
AKA “D-(+)-Maltose, Maltobiose, Cextromaltose, Advanctose 100, Malt sugar, Finetose, Maltodiose, Sunmalt”
Ingredient Facts
Maltose
AKA: D-(+)-Maltose, Maltobiose, Cextromaltose, Advanctose 100, Malt sugar, Finetose, Maltodiose, Sunmalt
Synthetic · Moisturizer · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Fragrance
Moisturizer
Skin Conditioner
Clean
A natural sugar derived from grains that hydrates and softens skin and hair while adding subtle sweetness to the formula.
Solubility 780000
Formula
C12H22O11
Mol. Weight
342.30
CAS #
69-79-4
Form
Powder
State
White odorless crystals; [Mallinckrodt Baker MSDS]
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Functions
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Moisturizer
Adds or helps retain water in the skin. Could work as a humectant, emollient, or occlusive depending on the ingredient.
Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Moisturising
Increases skin moisture
Traditional Use
A disaccharide sugar identified in the 19th century during carbohydrate research. Used in modern cosmetics as a humectant and skin conditioning agent, though it has no significant traditional medicinal or cosmetic history.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR