Maltose
AKA “D-(+)-Maltose, Maltobiose, Cextromaltose, Advanctose 100, Malt sugar, Finetose, Maltodiose, Sunmalt”
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Ingredient Facts
Maltose
AKA: D-(+)-Maltose, Maltobiose, Cextromaltose, Advanctose 100, Malt sugar, Finetose, Maltodiose, Sunmalt
Botanical · Fragrance | Moisturizer | Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
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
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Produced from glucose through enzymatic or acid-catalyzed condensation of two glucose molecules. Synthesized industrially via controlled hydrolysis of starch using enzymes or dilute acids.
Function
Fragrance | Moisturizer | Conditioning
Benefits
Moisturising
Skin Conditioning
Increases skin moisture
Provides scent
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
Target
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR