INCI name

RHAMNOSE

Rhamnose

A naturally occurring sugar used as a humectant.

What it is

Rhamnose (6-deoxy-L-mannose) is a deoxy sugar that occurs naturally in plants as a component of glycosides and polysaccharides. CosIng lists it as a humectant and fragrance ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums, masks and toners.

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 how the raw material was produced.

Functions

Humectant
Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
Fragrance
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.

EU regulation

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

Products with this ingredient (43)

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