INCI name

MALTOSE

Maltose (malt sugar)

A sugar made of two glucose units.

What it is

Maltose, also called malt sugar, is a disaccharide made of two glucose units. CosIng lists it as fragrance, moisturising and skin conditioning.

Where it is used

Appears in creams, masks, serums and hair care.

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.

Functions

Fragrance
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
Moisturising
Increasing the water content of the skin and keeping it soft and smooth.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (74)

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