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Key benefits: Hydration.

Fructose

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Fructose

Purpose

A natural sugar that occurs in many fruits as well as in honey. Acts as a flavoring agent and humectant in cosmetics and is also a prebiotic.

Rating

GOOD

Category

Humectant, Prebiotic/Probiotic/Postbiotic

INCI Purpose

HUMECTANT

Benefits

Hydration — Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

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At a Glance

Article

Fructose is often called fruit sugar, and is a type of sugar composed of glucose. It has water-binding properties for skin.

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