Levan/fructose/glucose/sucrose
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Levan/Fructose/Glucose/Sucrose is the complex mixture of sugars produced by the enzymatic conversion of Sucrose, and consists of Levan, Fructose, Glucose, and Sucrose.
What does it do?
Levan/fructose/glucose/sucrose 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 conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Levan/fructose/glucose/sucrose 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 Levan/fructose/glucose/sucrose?
Levan/fructose/glucose/sucrose is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Levan/Fructose/Glucose/Sucrose is the complex mixture of sugars produced by the enzymatic conversion of Sucrose, and consists of Levan, Fructose, Glucose, and Sucrose.
Is Levan/fructose/glucose/sucrose allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Levan/fructose/glucose/sucrose is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Levan/fructose/glucose/sucrose do in cosmetic products?
Levan/fructose/glucose/sucrose is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.
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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: 05/02/2018