Raffinose
What Raffinose is & what it does
Raffinose is a naturally occurring trisaccharide sugar found in many plants, such as beets and beans. In skincare it is commonly used as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent, helping attract and hold moisture and supporting a smooth, hydrated feel. It often appears in moisturizing and barrier-support formulas. It is generally considered gentle, and no concerns are flagged for it here.
What is Raffinose?
Raffinose is a naturally occurring trisaccharide sugar found in plants like beets and beans. In skincare it is used as a humectant.
What does Raffinose do in skincare?
It is commonly used as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent that helps attract and hold moisture, supporting a smooth, hydrated feel.
Is Raffinose safe?
It is generally considered gentle and well tolerated, and no concerns are flagged for it in this catalog.
Sunscreens with Raffinose
We rate 4 sunscreens that contain it:
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Swanicoco All Day Care Peptine Biome Suncream
90/100
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Naris Ilumi Skin Essence UV SPF 50 For Oily Skin
86/100
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Atomy Absolute Essence Sun UV Protector SPF 50+pa++++
71/100
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Parsola Fragrance UV Spray SPF 50+ Pa++++
69/100