LACTULOSE

Ingredient type:HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE

✨ Role: Lactulose is used in cosmetic products for its moisturizing properties. It helps maintain skin hydration, leaving it soft and supple.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: Yes, lactulose is generally considered safe for topical use on the skin.

✨ Vegan: Yes, lactulose can be considered vegan because it's synthesized from lactose but doesn't require animal exploitation.

✨ Worth knowing: Lactulose is made up of sugars and, although mainly used for its ability to attract and retain water, is well tolerated by most skin types. However, people with very sensitive skin should have their skin tested.

Found in: You'll often find it in moisturizing products such as creams, lotions and some facial cleansing gels.

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