Commonly known as: Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Alpha-oligoglucan.
I.N.C.I. list name: Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide.
Extraction process: Oligosaccharide derived from natural sugars (sucrose and maltose) through an enzymatic synthesis process using a transferase.
Source: Plant-based.
Botanical name: Beta vulgaris (Beetroot) or Zea mays L. (Maize).
Family: Chenopodiaceae.
Extracted part of the plant: Fruits and seeds.
Origin, provenance: France or Brazil.
Chemical properties: An oligomer composed of glucose monomers; pH: 4.0 – 8.0; Soluble in water, propylene glycol, and glycerol; Insoluble in oil and ethanol.
Properties: Emulsion, aqueous solution, oily solution, oil, balm, colloidal solution.
Required dosage in cosmetic products: From 0.5% to 5%.
Function: Cleansing agent, skin maintenance agent, smoothing agent.
Specificities: Protective, soothing, restorative, film-forming, hydrating, rebalancing, strengthening.
Benefits: All skin types but particularly recommended for combination to oily skin, prone to skin irregularities (redness, blemishes); All types of scalp.
Facial Care (serums, creams, masks, cleansing gels, tonics, eye contours); Body Care (lipid-replenishing cleansing oils, balms, body milks); Hair Care (hair serums); Makeup (eyeshadows).
Store at room temperature, away from moisture.
The alpha-glucan oligosaccharide does not present any specific contraindications : it is a non-irritating, non-toxic, and non-sensitising active ingredient. This ingredient is well tolerated by all skin types.