Isomalt
What Isomalt is & what it does
Isomalt is a sugar alcohol derived from sucrose, widely known as a food ingredient. In skincare and sunscreen formulas it is used as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent, helping draw and hold moisture at the skin surface. Its sugar-based structure makes it a gentle moisturizing additive in creams and lotions.
What does Isomalt do in skincare?
Isomalt is a sugar alcohol used as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent. It helps draw and hold moisture at the skin surface, which supports a hydrated, smooth feel. Its sugar-based structure makes it a gentle moisturizing additive in creams and lotions.
Is Isomalt safe?
Isomalt is well known as a food ingredient and is generally regarded as safe for topical use in cosmetic formulas. It is a mild, sugar-derived humectant. As with any product, people with sensitive skin can patch test before regular use.
Is Isomalt natural or synthetic?
Isomalt is nature-derived but processed. It is made from sucrose, ordinary table sugar, which is then converted into a sugar alcohol through processing. So it starts from a natural sugar but is produced through manufacturing steps.
Sunscreens with Isomalt
We rate 24 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Romrawin Sun Silky Perfect UV SPF 50 Pa+++
94/100
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Korres Red Grape Tinted SPF 50
88/100
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Watsons Very High Protection Sunscreen Body Lotion SPF 50+ (2024 Asia)
88/100
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Watsons Very High Protection Sunscreen Body Lotion SPF 50+
88/100
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Athe Vegan Relief Sun Cream SPF50+ PA++++
86/100
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Sarah Chapman Skin Insurance Spf 50+
83/100
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Dermaquest Sunarmor Spf 50
83/100
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MODE UV Protector Sensitive SPF 40 Pa+++
77/100
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Azarine Tone Up Mineral Sunscreen Serum SPF50 Pa++++
75/100
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Ursa Major Force Field SPF 30
73/100