ACCHARIDE ISOMERATE ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is a water-binding humectant and skin-conditioning agent. It helps hold moisture in the stratum corneum and supports a smoother feel after application.
What does ACCHARIDE ISOMERATE do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is a water-binding humectant and skin-conditioning agent. It helps hold moisture in the stratum corneum and supports a smoother feel after application.
Is ACCHARIDE ISOMERATE clean?
From a clean-beauty perspective, it is generally well-tolerated, non-fragrant, and not commonly flagged on restricted lists. Sensitivity concerns are low compared with fragrance materials, strong preservatives, or reactive exfoliating acids.
Is ACCHARIDE ISOMERATE sustainable?
This material is typically made from plant-derived carbohydrates, so its feedstock profile is more renewable than petrochemical-only materials. It is water-soluble and expected to biodegrade readily, with the main sustainability variables tied to crop sourcing and processing controls.
Is ACCHARIDE ISOMERATE COSMOS-approved?
It is generally compatible with COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-organic formulations when made from approved plant carbohydrate feedstocks and processed within the standard’s rules. It fits Green Chemistry principles well because it uses renewable inputs, works at low levels, and has a favorable biodegradability profile.
How does ACCHARIDE ISOMERATE work chemically?
The molecule is a carbohydrate-derived complex rich in hydroxyl groups, which allows extensive hydrogen bonding with water and skin surface proteins. Typical use levels are about 0.5 to 5%, it is added to the water phase, and it is generally stable across the mildly acidic pH range used in skin care.
Last updated 2026-05-13