Psicose
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Erythrohexulose, Pseudofructose, Allulose, 23140-52-5, Ribo-2-Hexulose, GlyTouCan:G67077DJ, CHEBI:33951
Synthetic
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Allulose,6-Pentahydroxy-2-hexanone
Formula
C6H12O6
Mol. Weight
180.16
CAS #
23140-52-5
Form
Powder
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
Traditional Use
A rare sugar alcohol discovered and developed in the late 20th century as a low-calorie sweetener. Used in modern cosmetics as a humectant and skin conditioning agent, offering benefits similar to traditional glycerin.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Concentration Guide
Dermal absorption: 100%. Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 815).
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR