Ingredient · dataset v56
Saccharide Isomerate and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
A sugar/polyol humans use, but not a fatty-acid substrate for this lipid-dependent yeast.
Not a lipid substrate (urea-v4 bar).
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Sugar
Also listed as
Pentavitin
Checked products with this ingredient (5)
Product types: Antifungal treatments, Cleansers, Serums & Treatments
Antifungal treatments (2)
Cleansers (1)
Serums & Treatments (2)
Related sugar
- Anhydroxylitol — No known trigger
- Cyclodextrin — No known trigger
- Dextrin — No known trigger
- Erythritol — No known trigger
- Fructooligosaccharides — No known trigger
- Fructose — No known trigger
- Glucose — No known trigger
- Glycosyl Trehalose — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Saccharide Isomerate trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: A sugar/polyol humans use, but not a fatty-acid substrate for this lipid-dependent yeast.
Does Saccharide Isomerate feed Malassezia?
No known link: Saccharide Isomerate is judged with no known trigger. One screened ingredient is not a product verdict — when in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Is this medical advice?
No. We screen ingredient lists; we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. When in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Check a full list containing Saccharide Isomerate →
Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.