Fructooligosaccharides
Fructooligosaccharides
A group of plant-derived sugars used as prebiotic ingredients in skincare. They help support beneficial microorganisms naturally present on the skin.
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Safety: Generally well tolerated by most skin types.
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Comedogenic rating(likelihood of clogging pores)
0/5 — Will not clog pores
✓ Does not disqualify fragrance-free, alcohol-free, SLS-free or paraben-free claims
Common names & aliases
FOS
Functions
🦠 Microbiome Support
Ingredients that help support the skin microbiome, the community of microorganisms that naturally live on the skin. This category includes prebiotics, probiotic-derived ingredients, ferments, and lysates that help maintain a healthy microbial balance.
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