Saccharide Isomerate

AKA: Carbohydrate polymer, Humectant
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Regenerating Gel Mask
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The Cleanse Soft Foaming Cleanser
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Brightening Eye Gel 3mL
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Brightening Eye Gel 3mL – Tata Harper Skincare
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Clarifying Cleanser - 15ML
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Clarifying Cleanser
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Clarifying Cleanser CA
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Concentrated Brightening Essence
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Crème Riche
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Elixir Vitae Eye Serum
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Hydrating Floral Essence - 15ML
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Hydrating Floral Essence - 15ML – Tata Harper Skincare
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Hydrating Floral Mask - 5ML
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Hydrating Floral Mask
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Refillable Restorative Eye Crème
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Rejuvenating Serum - 10ML
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Repairative Moisturizer - 10ML
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Synthetic
Humectant
Clean
Originthe stratum corneum of human skin. It binds to the free amino groups of lysine in the keratin of the stratum corneum, and cannot be washed off easily, leading to long-lasting moisturization (SkinInfo.
Saccharides, isomerised
CAS #
100843-69-4
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
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 →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
Animal test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 815)
Not a Skin Irritant
11 studies / 11 not irritating (CIR 815)
Not a Sensitizer
6 studies / 6 not sensitizing (CIR 815)
Not an Eye Irritant
2 studies / 2 not irritating (CIR 815)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.001–2.8%
Rinse-off0.01–0.7%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2018 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR