Ingredient
Rhamnose
Low risk
FunctionPrebiotic
What it is — Rhamnose is a naturally occurring sugar (a monosaccharide) used in skincare as a prebiotic-type ingredient.
What it does — It is intended to help support a balanced skin or scalp microbiome and can contribute to a comforted surface feel.
Typical use — Found in soothing serums, moisturizers and microbiome-focused formulas.
Who it suits / good to know — Often chosen for sensitive or easily disrupted skin. As a supporting sugar-based ingredient, results depend on the overall formula.
Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk. General information, not medical advice; patch-test if you have reactive skin.
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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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