A fructose polysaccharide made from sucrose by enzymes, used as a film former and skin-protecting ingredient.
What it is
Levan is a polyfructose, a polysaccharide made of fructose units, produced by enzymatic action on sucrose. CosIng lists it as a film-forming and skin-protecting ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in skin care products such as creams and serums.
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 organism or enzyme used, or the molecular weight.
Functions
- Film forming
- Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
- Skin protecting
- Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.