Fructooligosaccharides

The details

Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) are a type of prebiotic sugar with humectant and skin conditioning properties. As a humectant, they help attract and hold moisture in the skin. FOS essentially acts as a food source for the "good" bacteria on your skin and make it harder for "bad" bacteria to thrive. A 2022 study using a reconstructured human skin model found that just 1% of FOS was enough to shift the bacteria balance in favor of beneficial species. This suggests it could help support a healthier skin microbiome over time. This ingredient has a low sensitization risk and testing shows it does not classify as a skin irritant or sensitizer. FOS are usually produced from sugar beets and can also be found in foods like bananas, garlic, and onions.

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