Ingredient
Isomalt
Low risk
FunctionHumectant
What it is — Isomalt (INCI: Isomalt) is a sugar-alcohol humectant.
What it does — It draws in and holds moisture and is commonly used to keep both the formula and the skin feeling hydrated and comfortable.
Typical use — Found in serums, essences, masks and lightweight moisturizers.
Who it suits / good to know — Broadly suitable across skin types and layers well with glycerin, hyaluronic acid and other humectants.
Safety — Graded low risk as a gentle sugar-alcohol humectant. This is general information, not medical advice.
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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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