Saccharide Isomerate is a sugar-derived cosmetic ingredient used primarily as a humectant and skin-conditioning ingredient. It is produced through the controlled isomerization of plant-derived sugars, particularly glucose, creating a carbohydrate mixture with strong water-binding characteristics. The ingredient is commonly supplied as an aqueous liquid rather than as a dry powder.
Saccharide Isomerate is particularly relevant to moisturizing formulations because its carbohydrate components can interact with water and the skin surface. It is used in products designed to improve skin hydration, softness and overall skin feel. Public ingredient records identify Saccharide Isomerate as a cosmetic ingredient under CAS 100843-69-4.
Commercial cosmetic grades are commonly clear to yellowish, slightly viscous liquids. A widely documented commercial composition contains more than 50% Saccharide Isomerate together with water and small quantities of citric acid and sodium citrate.
Saccharide Isomerate has CAS Number 100843-69-4 and is also known by names such as isomerized saccharide and carbohydrate isomerate. It should not be treated as a single, pure small-molecule substance because the cosmetic material is a mixture of isomerized carbohydrate components.
Some commercial references describe the material using the molecular formula C₆H₁₂O₆, reflecting the principal hexose carbohydrate components, but this should not be interpreted as a universal molecular formula for the complete Saccharide Isomerate mixture.
The material is generally manufactured by starting with plant-derived glucose and subjecting it to controlled enzymatic isomerization. The resulting carbohydrate mixture can contain glucose/fructose-related isomers and other rearranged sugar components.
Because Saccharide Isomerate is normally supplied as an aqueous cosmetic raw material, the active content and water content depend on the commercial grade. Therefore, the exact formulation of the supplied grade should be established from its technical specification and COA.
Saccharide Isomerate functions primarily as a humectant and skin-conditioning cosmetic ingredient. Its carbohydrate-based composition provides water-binding characteristics that are useful in moisturizing formulations.
The ingredient is particularly suited to products where long-lasting hydration and a comfortable skin feel are desired. Commercial documentation describes Saccharide Isomerate as a plant-derived sugar-based humectant suitable for both skin-care and hair-care applications.
It can be incorporated into aqueous cosmetic systems without requiring the formulation of a separate oil phase. Depending on the grade, its slightly viscous liquid form can also simplify incorporation into the water phase during manufacturing.
Saccharide Isomerate is therefore different from polymeric humectants such as Sodium Hyaluronate or Polyglutamic Acid. It is a carbohydrate-based ingredient rather than a high-molecular-weight polymer.
Saccharide Isomerate can be evaluated in a broad range of skin-care, hair-care and personal-care formulations.
Potential applications include facial moisturizers, creams, lotions, serums, essences, gels, facial masks, cleansers, shampoos and conditioners. Public product-use data also associate Saccharide Isomerate with facial moisturizing, body-care, hair-care and other personal-care formulations.
It can be used alongside other moisturizing ingredients such as Glycerin, Sorbitol, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hyaluronic Acid, Beta-Glucan and Polyglutamic Acid.
Because commercial Saccharide Isomerate is commonly supplied as a liquid concentrate, formulators should account for the active concentration when calculating the final formulation.
Saccharide Isomerate is generally water-soluble and is suitable for incorporation into the aqueous phase of cosmetic formulations. One commercial reference specifies a clear, yellowish, slightly viscous liquid with a pH range of 4.0–5.0 and water solubility.
A commercial Saccharide Isomerate concentrate has been documented with more than 50% Saccharide Isomerate, while another 99% material is commercially available. These are different grades and should not be treated as one universal specification.
For a concentrated aqueous grade, Loss on Drying/Residue on Drying can be more meaningful than a conventional powder moisture specification. One documented commercial grade specifies residue on drying of 52.0–55.0% w/w, reflecting its concentrated active material.
The Assay (HPLC) field should not be assigned an arbitrary value unless the exact commercial grade has a validated HPLC method. Saccharide Isomerate is a carbohydrate mixture, so its specification may instead use active content, carbohydrate composition, residue on drying, pH, density, refractive index and microbiological parameters.
Saccharide Isomerate is a specialty cosmetic ingredient for manufacturers developing moisturizing, skin-conditioning and hydration-focused personal-care products.
For B2B sourcing, important quality parameters include active Saccharide Isomerate content, formulation composition, pH, residue on drying, relative density, refractive index, appearance, water solubility and microbiological quality.
As a Saccharide Isomerate Cosmetic Ingredient Manufacturer in India, the ingredient can support bulk cosmetic raw-material requirements for skin-care, facial-care, hair-care and personal-care manufacturers.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White or colourless crystals / white powder |