Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide is a glucose oligomer exhibiting a degree of polymerization ranging from 2 to 10.
How much products actually contain
No product states its amount yet.
Of the products containing it, 19 list it before the 1% line and 12 after it (usually 1% or less).
Products using this ingredient
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MustelaMustela Gel Hygiène Intime
Grown AlchemistGrown Alchemist Skin Defense Mattifying Primer - 50ml
Grown AlchemistGrown Alchemist Skin Defense Primer - 12ml
Elizabeth ArdenElizabeth Arden SUPERSTART Skin Renewal Booster
philosophyphilosophy Pore Minimizing Serum
MustelaMustela Crème relipidante, anti-grattage, certifiée BIO
Elizabeth ArdenElizabeth Arden Eight Hour® Daily Hydrating Body Lotion
Peach & LilyPeach & Lily Glass Skin Luminizing Stick
OuidadOuidad VitalCurl™+ Leave-In Styling Serum
SVRCicavit+
La Roche-PosayCicaplast Baume B5+ 100ml 3-Pack
La Roche-PosayCicaplast Multi-Repairing Cream B5 100ml
Definition
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide is a glucose oligomer exhibiting a degree of polymerization ranging from 2 to 10. It is prepared by the action of a Leuconostoc mesenteroides glucosyl transferase on sucrose. The α-D-glucopyranose monomers are linked by (1-2), (1-6), and (1-4) bonds.
Cosmetic roles
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Official labels & definitions
JCIA labelling name α-グルカンオリゴサッカリド: 本品は、重合度が2~10であるグルコースオリゴマーで、スクロース(*)にLeuconostoc mesenteroidesグルコース転移酵素を作用させて調製したものである。
Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)
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Related literature
- The Effect of Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide on Facial Skin Flora · 2021
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