Fructose

Fructose 1
Fructose 2
Fructose 3
AKA: D-fructopyranose, Fructopyranose, D-fructopyranoside, Fructopyranoside, D-Fru, Levugen, D-arabino-Hex-2-ulopyranose, (3S, 4R, 5R)-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2, 3, 4, 5-tetrol, D-Arabino-Hex-2-ulo-Pyranose, Advantose FS 95
Synthetic
Humectant
Clean
A monosaccharide in sweet fruits and honey that is soluble in water, alcohol, or ether. It is used as a preservative and an intravenous infusion in parenteral feeding.
Solubility Solubility in water at 20 °C: good
Formula
C6H12O6
Mol. Weight
180.16
CAS #
57-48-7
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Fructose was first isolated from honey and fruits in the late 18th century. Its use in cosmetics is modern, functioning as a humectant and sweetener in formulations, with no significant traditional skincare history.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
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-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR