OriginFucose is a pentose sugar synthesized from naturally occurring plant sources or produced through bacterial fermentation. It is manufactured via chemical synthesis or microbial fermentation of glucose or other carbohydrate precursors.
Fucose is under investigation in clinical trial NCT03354533 (Study of ORL-1F (L-fucose) in Patients With Leukocyte Adhesion Deficiency Type II).
Formula
C6H12O5
Mol. Weight
164.16
CAS #
2438-80-4
Form
Powder
State
White crystals; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
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