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Polydextrose

What Polydextrose is & what it does

Polydextrose is a synthetic, branched polymer of glucose, used in both food and cosmetics. In skincare it acts as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent, helping to bind water and improve the feel and moisturization of a formula. It can also serve as a mild film former and texturizer. It is water-soluble and generally considered well tolerated on the skin.

What is Polydextrose?

It is a synthetic, branched polymer of glucose used in both food and cosmetics. In skincare it is water-soluble and helps bind moisture.

What does Polydextrose do in skincare?

It acts as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent, helping a formula hold water and feel smoother. It can also work as a mild film former and texturizer.

Is Polydextrose safe?

It is generally considered well tolerated on the skin and carries no concern flags in this listing. It is widely used and water-soluble.

Sunscreens with Polydextrose

We rate 4 sunscreens that contain it:

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