The ingredient, explained
Saccharide Isomerate
A placebo-controlled study tested saccharide isomerate scalp formulations.
Ingredient guide
What it is and what it does
Saccharides, isomerised
About this ingredient: EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗
- Humectant
- Helps attract and retain moisture.
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 topical research
Scalp flaking, water loss and sebum measures improved over 28 days.
What this does not tell us
Sample size and randomization are not verified here; scalp results do not establish facial anti-aging efficacy.
Sources for this summary. PubMed 35279940 ↗
Research review checked Oct 1, 2026
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Ingredient research is not proof that a product containing this ingredient works.
Read the 1 selected study
Human topical research
Saccharide isomerate ameliorates cosmetic scalp conditions in a Chinese study population. ↗
Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2023
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Products containing this ingredient
From the wider catalogue. Linked by the ingredient list, without an efficacy ranking.
Names and identifiers
Registry identity
Saccharides, isomerised
- INCI name on ingredient lists
- SACCHARIDE ISOMERATE
- CAS registry number
- 100843-69-4
Sources for this ingredient record
- EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗ · ODbL 1.0 (Open Beauty Facts database) · Recorded Aug 8, 2026