Fructose ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is primarily used as a humectant, helping bind water in the formula and on the skin’s surface. It can also support a softer skin feel in moisturizers, masks, cleansers, and leave-on hydration products.
What does Fructose do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is primarily used as a humectant, helping bind water in the formula and on the skin’s surface. It can also support a softer skin feel in moisturizers, masks, cleansers, and leave-on hydration products.
Is Fructose clean?
From a clean beauty perspective, it is generally well tolerated, low in irritation potential, and not a common restricted-list concern. At higher levels it can feel tacky, and like other water-loving materials it relies on an adequate preservation system in water-based formulas.
Is Fructose sustainable?
This material is typically sourced from renewable agricultural feedstocks such as corn, beet, cane, or fruit-derived streams. It is readily biodegradable, with sustainability mainly tied to crop practices, land use, and processing efficiency.
Is Fructose COSMOS-approved?
It is compatible with COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-organic formulas when sourced and processed through permitted routes. Its renewable origin, ready biodegradability, and simple water-based processing fit well with Green Chemistry principles.
How does Fructose work chemically?
The molecule is a six-carbon ketose carbohydrate with multiple hydroxyl groups, which explains its strong water-binding behavior and high water solubility. Typical cosmetic use is often in the low single digits, and formulators account for tack, microbial support in water systems, and possible browning reactions with amines under heat or extended storage.
Last updated 2026-05-13