Ingredient · Carbohydrate Humectant
Saccharide Isomerate (Pentavitin)
INCI · Saccharide Isomerate
Related names and forms: Pentavitin. This list does not indicate synonyms or exact ingredient matches.
Saccharide isomerate is a carbohydrate mixture used as a humectant. Look for this name in the INCI list; Pentavitin on the front of a pack is a commercial raw-material name. Hydration support is distinct from treating a skin condition. Supplier documentation explains its role, but surface-persistence claims do not guarantee the same duration for every cream. The moisturiser-selection and INCI-reading guides below help place the ingredient in the context of the complete product.
i. Cosmetic Functions
Frequently Discussed Effects
The following headings summarise areas of effect frequently discussed in the literature; visible results in each area require regular use and a suitable formula.
Hydration Support
It is one of the water-retaining ingredients in a moisturising formula.
Surface Persistence
The supplier describes binding to the skin surface; duration in a finished product needs its own testing.
Formula Context
A rinse-off product and a leave-on cream do not share the same conditions of use.
Mechanism
What Happens Within the Skin?
The following points summarise mechanisms from dermocosmetic literature in plain English. Klaris presents them as background information to help readers understand the context, not as medical claims.
Step 1
Carbohydrate Mixture
It is a raw-material composition, not a single pure molecule.
Step 2
Humectant Function
Its basic cosmetic role is to contribute to moisture retention.
Step 3
Study Boundaries
Hydration and barrier measurements need the context of the product, participants and application conditions.
ii. Role in the Formula
How Is It Read on a Label?
It can provide hydration support in serums, creams and cleansers. Its presence alongside humectants such as glycerin is useful context, but ingredient names alone cannot rank products by moisturising performance.
A Closer Look · pH, Stability, Synergy
In a randomised split-face study after IPL treatment, 30 participants used a saccharide-isomerate moisturiser and a control moisturiser for 7 days. Better hydration and barrier measurements were reported on the test-product side. This concerns a particular post-procedure formula, not the isolated ingredient or every daily moisturiser. Do not calculate a percentage from list position; without finished-product data, a precise duration claim remains unverified.
Typical Concentration Range
Depends on the raw material and finished formula
Ingredient Family
Humectants
iii. Sensitivity Advisory
A Note on Extra Care in Context
Plant origin does not guarantee individual tolerance. Stop using a new product if persistent burning or redness develops.
A sensitivity advisory is not an instruction for use; where individual health circumstances, pregnancy or known sensitivities are involved, discussing the decision with your doctor may be a more contextual approach.
Common Misconceptions
Frequently Confused Points
Common Belief
Pentavitin is a separate INCI name.
A More Contextual Reading
Distinguish the trade name from Saccharide Isomerate in the ingredient list.
Common Belief
This ingredient guarantees long-lasting hydration.
A More Contextual Reading
A duration claim is limited to the tested formula and conditions.
Scientific Basis
Sources and Their Scope
The following headings indicate areas of research; they are not citations of a specific publication or confirmation that every statement on this page has been verified. The links provided should be read with their individual scope in mind.
- International INCI / CosIng Database
- Dermocosmetic Research Publications
- Formulation Chemistry Guides
Source Links
- Database Recorddsm-firmenich · Pentavitin Raw-Material Information (Supplier)
- ResearchShao et al. · Post-IPL Moisturiser Study (2025)
Database records provide ingredient identity and registration information; on their own, they do not establish the effect of a finished product or its suitability for a profile. Search links are not specific research papers.
v. Humectants Family
Other Ingredients in the Same Family
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vi. Academy · Related Reading
For a Closer Look
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How to Read an INCI List
What the Latin names on a label mean, how ingredients are ordered and what they can tell you about proportions.
6 Min Read
What Is Skin Barrier Function?
The skin's protective structure, barrier-friendly ingredients and the context of sensitivity.
Klaris · Example Analyses
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