Dextran

INGREDIENT

Dextran

Polysaccharide

Approved

A naturally derived polysaccharide produced by fermentation that functions as a binder and skin-conditioning agent. Current cosmetic safety assessments support its use.

Also known as 1 Synonym
Function Binding Agent; Skin Conditioning
Safety Meter Approved
Evidence Level Strong
CAS Number 9004-54-0
Category Polysaccharide
Function Binding Agent; Skin Conditioning
Evidence Level Strong
Status Approved
INSIDE THE FORMULA

What it does

Binding Agent; Skin Conditioning

OUR STANDARD

How to read this rating

This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.

RESEARCH

Sources

  1. 1 www.cir-safety.org
  2. 2 cosmetics.ec.europa.eu
FOUND IN

Found in Approved Products

This ingredient appears in 5 Oh Daisey Approved Products.

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