A glucose polysaccharide produced by bacteria.
What it is
Dextran is a polysaccharide made up of glucose units and produced by certain bacteria. CosIng lists it as a binding and viscosity-controlling agent.
Where it is used
Found in creams, serums, masks and makeup.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not reveal the molecular size of the polymer.
Functions
- Binding
- Providing adhesive properties during and after compression in cosmetic tablets and/or cakes.
- Viscosity controlling
- Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (47)
- Mini Black Pine Bounce Firming Moisturizer 20ML · KORRES
- More Than a Legend Mascara · Inglot
- Maseczka regenerująca i odmładzająca · Eveline Cosmetics
- Serum Shot Kuracja z multipeptydami na twarz, szyję i dekolt · Eveline Cosmetics
- Multipeptydowe serum na porost rzęs i brwi · Eveline Cosmetics
- Maseczka redukująca zmarszczki · Eveline Cosmetics
- CC Crème Anti-rougeurs SPF50 · Payot
- Clear Brow Gel · Anastasia Beverly Hills
- Mini Clear Brow Gel · Anastasia Beverly Hills
- Plump & Care Eyebrow Gel · Pupa Milano
- Super Restorative Intensywnie Regenerujące Serum Modelujące · Clarins
- Power Serum Ampoule: Retinol · BABOR