The ingredient, explained

Polydextrose

Research examined POLYDEXTROSE under the stated study conditions.

HumectantBulking

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Ingredient guide

What it is and what it does

Random polymer of D-glucose condensation

About this ingredient: EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗

Humectant: Helps attract and retain moisture.
Bulking: Changes a product's bulk density.

Function definitions: European Commission ingredient function definitions (SCCNFP/0299/00, pages 16 to 20) ↗

Registry functions describe possible formulation roles, not results for a finished product. A dictionary entry is not an approval or a safety assessment.

A closer look

What the research shows

Human oral research

The fortified milk beverage was associated with fewer combined allergic-manifestation episodes than control.

What this does not tell us

256 children randomized, up to 28 weeks. Polydextrose was combined with DHA, galactooligosaccharides, yeast beta-glucan and micronutrients; the outcome combines respiratory and skin symptoms, so no polydextrose-specific skin benefit is established.

Sources for this summary. PubMed 26920136 ↗

Research review checked Oct 1, 2026

Read exact local candidate abstracts first; select identity-relevant papers; targeted primary PubMed/publisher searches. This is not an exhaustive systematic review.