Regimen Lab Skincare Encyclopedia ?
Saccharide Isomerate
*Preliminary Lab Notes* - Full Entry Under Development
Ingredient Profile |
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Common Name: Saccharide Isomerate |
INCI: Saccharide Isomerate |
Source: Synthesized through Biotechnology |
kligman ingredient evaluation |
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Penetration: Under analysis |
Biochemical Mechanism: Under analysis |
Level of Evidence: Under analysis |
Regimen's Take
Saccharide Isomerate is a humectant that promotes water retention and improves desquamation (the sloughing of dead skin cells). The body naturally sheds old skin cells as it regenerates, but if your skin is dehydrated, this process is halted as your skin retains the cells in order for added protection. This results in the feeling and appearance of rough skin. While this is great for dehydration / dry skin, Saccharide Isomerate is particularly helpful to avoid dry/flaky skin, for example as the winter approaches. Structurally similar to Natural Moisturizing Factors Saccharide Isomerate upregulates skin processes that produce HA and
TLDR
Look for Saccharide Isomerate in combination with glycerin, as the combination of the two has been studied extensively and shows that they promote healthy desquamation.
Saccharide Isomerate