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Humectant

FUCOSE

CAS 2438-80-4
84

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

Fucose, a natural sugar abundant in marine polysaccharides like fucoidan. Acts as a humectant and skin conditioner. Highly benign — a building block of human glycans.

Skin benefits

  • Humectant moisture binder
  • Skin conditioning
  • Building block of natural glycans

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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