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Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide

Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
🦠 Microbiome Support ↗💧 Humectant ↗

Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide is a prebiotic sugar derived from natural sources that helps support the skin microbiome. It encourages the growth of beneficial microorganisms on the skin and may help improve skin comfort and barrier function over time.

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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
No aliases recorded
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.
💧 Humectant
Draws water into skin and helps retain moisture, keeping it hydrated and plump.
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