Fructan

Bäst

Prebiotisk/Probiotisk/Postbiotisk

Fructan omedelbart

  • Prebiotic polysaccharide with potential skin microbiome benefits
  • Naturally present in fungi, bacteria, and plants such aloe vera, agave, barley, and chicory
  • Studied for skin-soothing properties
  • May also function as a humectant
  • Suppliers note this ingredient has excellent film-forming properties

Fructan beskrivning

Fructan is a polysaccharide with prebiotic properties that can potentially help improve the health of skin’s microbiome. Depending on the source and structure, fructans can be categorized into various types, such as fructooligosaccharides, inulin, and levan. Fructans are naturally present in fungi (yeast) and bacteria, as well as plants such aloe vera, agave, barley, chicory, and Jerusalum artichoke. Studies indicate fructans can soothe distressed skin while also increasing hydration through humectant properties. Certain fructans are also noted in research for their ability to help stabilize cosmetic emulsions. According to supplier data, fructan may also provide film-forming properties in skin care applications. Noted usage levels range from 0.2-30%.

Fructan referenser

  • PersonalCareCounicl.org, Accessed January 2023, ePublication
  • SpecialChem (supplier info), Accessed January 2023, ePublication
  • Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, September 2022, pages 1,373-1,381
  • Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, January 2021, pages 769-784
  • Polish Journal of Chemical Technology, 2019, pages 44-49
  • PLOS One, July 2016, pages 1-24
  • Proceedings of the SCSK (Society of Cosmetic Scientists of Korea) Conference, 2003, pages 700-718

Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.

Ingrediensrankning

Bäst

Effektiv och bevisad genom oberoende studier. Enastående aktiv ingrediens för de flesta hudtyper eller hudbesvär.

Bra

Nödvändig för att förbättra en formulas struktur, stabilitet eller penetration.

Genomsnittlig

Vanligtvis inte irriterande, men kan ha estetiska, stabilitets- eller andra problem som begränsar dess användbarhet.

Dålig

Det finns en risk för irritation. Risken ökar när den kombineras med andra ingredienser som kan orsaka irritation eller inflammation.

Sämst

Kan ge upphov till irritation, inflammation, torrhet och andra oönskade effekter. Kan ha vissa fördelar men har i allmänhet visat sig göra mer skada än nytta.

okänd

Vi kunde inte hitta detta i vårt ingredienslexikon. Vi registrerar alla saknade ingredienser och gör kontinuerliga uppdateringar.

Inte betygsatt

Denna ingrediens har inte blivit rankad eftersom vi inte har haft möjlighet att granska den aktuella forskningen.