Fucosyllactose
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
(2R,3R,4R,5R)-4-[(2S,3R,4S,5R,6R)-4,5-dihydroxy-6- (hydroxymethyl)-3-[(2S,3S,4R,5S,6S)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxyoxan -2-yl]oxy-2,3,5,6-tetrahydroxyhexanal
What does it do?
Fucosyllactose is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Fucosyllactose is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Fucosyllactose?
Fucosyllactose is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. (2R,3R,4R,5R)-4-[(2S,3R,4S,5R,6R)-4,5-dihydroxy-6- (hydroxymethyl)-3-[(2S,3S,4R,5S,6S)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-methyloxan-2-yl]oxyoxan -2-yl]oxy-2,3,5,6-tetrahydroxyhexanal
Is Fucosyllactose allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Fucosyllactose is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Fucosyllactose do in cosmetic products?
Fucosyllactose is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin protecting.
What is the CAS number of Fucosyllactose?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Fucosyllactose is 41263-94-9.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 30/09/2015