murphyPolyamino Sugar Condensate
AKA: Aminosugar Condensate, Polysaccharide Derivative
Synthetic
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginDerived from plant-based sugars and amino acids, typically sourced from corn, sugar cane, or other carbohydrate-rich crops. Synthesized through condensation reactions that chemically link amino acids to sugar molecules, creating polymeric chains.
Condensation of sugars with amino acids
CAS #
120022-92-6
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
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-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
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CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
2 studies / 2 not sensitizing (CIR 227)
Not Phototoxic
Human test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 227)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
2 studies / 1 irritating / 1 not irritating / reactions mild (CIR 227)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
5 studies / 1 irritating / 4 not irritating / reactions mild (CIR 227)
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · 2022 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR