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Sodium Ascorbyl Maltoside

A cosmetic ingredient used as buffering, fragrance, humectant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Sodium Ascorbyl Maltoside is the sodium salt of the product obtained by the condensation of Ascorbic Acid with Maltose.

What does it do?

Sodium Ascorbyl Maltoside is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

Buffering
stabilises the pH of a product
Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
Humectant
draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water

EU regulatory status

Sodium Ascorbyl Maltoside 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 Sodium Ascorbyl Maltoside?

Sodium Ascorbyl Maltoside is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium Ascorbyl Maltoside is the sodium salt of the product obtained by the condensation of Ascorbic Acid with Maltose.

Is Sodium Ascorbyl Maltoside allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Sodium Ascorbyl Maltoside is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Sodium Ascorbyl Maltoside do in cosmetic products?

Sodium Ascorbyl Maltoside is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: buffering, fragrance, humectant.

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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: 25/04/2019