Cichorium intybus (Chicory) root oligosaccharides

Cichorium intybus (Chicory) root oligosaccharides 1
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AKA: Chicory Root Oligosaccharides
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Cichorium Intybus (Chicory) Root Oligosaccharides is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Root
Lifeform
Perennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
68650-43-1
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Fights Bacteria
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Chicory root has been used in traditional European and Ayurvedic medicine for digestive and skin health. The extracted oligosaccharides (inulin) are a modern development used in cosmetics as a prebiotic and humectant ingredient.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
Dermal absorption: 2%. Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 680).
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR