Melibiose

AKA: D-Melibiose, 6-O-(alpha-D-Galactopyranosyl)-D-glucopyranose, CHEBI:28053, D-Glucose, Alpha-D-galactopyranosyl-1-6-D-glucopyranose, GlyTouCan:G09165XB
Synthetic
Humectant
Clean
OriginMelibiose is a disaccharide synthesized from glucose and galactose, members of the simple sugar chemical family. It is produced through enzymatic synthesis or chemical glycosidic bond formation between glucose and galactose molecules.
6-O-alfa-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-glucose
Formula
C12H22O11
Mol. Weight
342.30
CAS #
585-99-9
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.1–0.25%
Rinse-offNot reported
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2019
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR