Galactooligosaccharides

AKA: GlyTouCan:G94390VI, G94390VI, D-Galactan, B-D-Glucan, 9037-55-2, Beta-D-Galactopyranosyl-(1->4)-beta-D-galactopyranosyl-(1->4)-D-galactose, Dextrin from corn, Galactan (lupin)
Synthetic
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Sugar-Based Active
Synthetic
Not Clean
Galactooligosaccharides is a cosmetic ingredient used as humectant, skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Formula
C18H32O16
Mol. Weight
504.40
CAS #
9037-55-2
Form
Liquid
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.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Draws water to skin
Traditional Use
Unable to provide traditional use description without a valid INCI or common name; this appears to be a reference code without corresponding ingredient information.
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
CANADApermitted
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR