Saccharide Hydrolysate
AKA “INVERT SUGAR, Invertose, HS 500, Corn invert sugar, Maize Inver Sugar, Maize invert sugar, Corn invert sugar syrup, RefChem:884303”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Saccharide hydrolysate
AKA: INVERT SUGAR, Invertose, HS 500, Corn invert sugar, Maize Inver Sugar, Maize invert sugar, Corn invert sugar syrup, RefChem:884303
Synthetic · Humectant · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A natural sugar derivative that draws moisture into skin, helping it stay hydrated and plump. Works gently to improve skin's softness and suppleness.
Solubility Completely soluble
Formula
C12H24O12
Mol. Weight
360.31
CAS #
8013-17-0
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Developed in the late 20th century as a humectant derived from carbohydrate breakdown. Created to provide moisture-binding properties similar to glycerin but with different molecular characteristics for specific cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Concentration Guide
Dermal absorption: 100%. Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 815).
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR