Fructooligosaccharides
AKA “beta-D-fructofuranose, beta-Levulose, beta-D-Fructose, beta-Fruit sugar, beta-D-Arabino-hexulose, RefChem:937011, GlyTouCan:G23778LQ”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Fructooligosaccharides
AKA: Beta-D-fructofuranose, Beta-Levulose, Beta-D-Fructose, Beta-Fruit sugar, Beta-D-Arabino-hexulose, RefChem:937011, GlyTouCan:G23778LQ
Synthetic · Humectant · EWG: 5
Synthetic
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A natural humectant that draws moisture into skin and hair, leaving them soft and hydrated. Helps improve texture and reduce frizz.
Solubility 778 mg/mL at 20 °C
Formula
C6H12O6
Mol. Weight
180.16
CAS #
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Form
Powder
State
Solid
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Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Draws water to skin
Traditional Use
A form of fructose (fruit sugar) used as a humectant and sweetener in cosmetics. While fructose occurs naturally in fruits, its isolated cosmetic use is a modern development from the late 20th century.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR