Ingredient
Malt Extract
Barley malt extract
Hordeum vulgare malt extract
What it is
A barley-derived extract rich in sugars, amino acids, and B vitamins, used as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent.
How it works
Its sugars and small molecules bind water in the stratum corneum, giving light hydration and softening.
What it does
Humectant
Skin conditioning
Concerns to know
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Well tolerated
No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.