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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ACM
Laboratoire ACM Dépiwhite.M Tinted Protective Cream Spf 50+
95/100
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TOŁPA My Skin Changer SPF 50 Cream Light Bodyguard
94/100
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Eveline Face Therapy Professional Moisturizing Cream SPF 50
82/100
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Avoskin The Great Shield Sunscreen SPF 50 PA++++
72/100