Saccharide Isomerate is a modern moisturizing active ingredient derived from plant sugars. Its structure is close to the skin's natural moisturizing factors, which allows it to bind well to the surface of the stratum corneum.
Unlike some common moisturizers, it does not only act on the surface for a short time, but contributes to maintaining moisture in the skin for a longer period. Therefore, it is popular in cosmetics, especially in products intended for dry, dehydrated and sensitive skin.
- It has great moisturizing properties - it is excellent in all types of cosmetic products.
- PH value: 4-5 / stable at 3-6
- It is a clear, yellowish to slightly amber colored, slightly viscous liquid.
- It is 100% natural and comes from plants. It does not contain palm oil.
- A unique carbohydrate isomerate (active) is formed by the isomerization of plant D-glucose and is similar to the carbohydrate complex found in human skin.
- Does not contain any preservatives.
- Cosmetic raw material.
Use
- It is suitable for use in skin and hair care.
- It can be hot or cold processed and should be incorporated into the aqueous phase of the cosmetic product.
- It has a much more effective moisture binding than other substances, such as glycerin or urea.
- It is therefore ideal for dry or sun-damaged skin.
- It acts against the most common symptoms such as itching, roughness, unevenness, fatigue and fragility.
- It is also used in various anti-aging products, as it smoothes out especially dry lines and gives the skin a rosy and fresh appearance.
- Thanks to its stable moisture binding, it has also gained a firm place in pedicures.
- Especially thick corns on the feet, which often occur in diabetics, are treated with creams containing Sacharide isomerate.
- Saccharide isomerate is not hygroscopic, i.e. it does not draw its own moisture from the skin, but binds moisture from the environment in the skin.
- This product is suitable for Ecocert certified cosmetics.
- Can be processed up to 80°C and must be incorporated during the aqueous phase of the formulation.
- Processing: cold or warm (
Dosage
- Application concentration: 0.2 to 5%
- Shampoo: 0.2%
- Conditioner: 0.5%
- Skin care: 1 to 5%
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Recipes with Saccharide Isomerate
1) Hydrating serum (light, watery)
Ingredients
Procedure
Mix water, glycerin and panthenol. Add Saccharide Isomerate and mix. Finally, stir in preservative. Adjust pH as needed (usually around 5–5.5) and fill into a pump bottle.
2) Hydrating gel (slightly thickened)
Ingredients
Procedure
First mix the xanthan in glycerin. Pour the water into a container and add the glycerin+xanthan mixture while stirring. Leave for 10–15 minutes to hydrate and mix again until smooth. Then add panthenol and Saccharide Isomerate. Finally, mix in the preservative and fill into a tube or airless container.
3) Light body emulsion with long-lasting hydration
Ingredients
Procedure
Heat the water and oil phases to approximately 70 °C. Combine the phases and emulsify, then stir while cooling. Below 40 °C, stir in glycerin, Saccharide Isomerate and finally the preservative. Fill into the pump.