Ingredient
Fructose
D-Fructose
Fruit sugar
Levulose
What it is
A naturally occurring monosaccharide (fruit sugar) used as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent in cosmetics.
How it works
Attracts and binds water molecules at the skin surface, functioning as a light humectant similar to other sugar-based moisturizers.
What it does
Humectant
Skin conditioning
Concerns to know
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Barrier & hydration support
A well-studied humectant or emollient that helps hydrate the skin and support its moisture barrier.