Cyclodextrin

Características

INCI: Cyclodextrin
CAS: 7585-39-9, 12619-70-4
EC: 231-493-2
IUPAC: Cycloheptapentylose
Funciones: absorbent, chelating

Для кого подходит

Skin Type

▲ Oily ▲ Combination ▲ Normal ▲ Sensitive ▲ Acne-Prone

Face Concern

▲ Acne ▲ Soothing

Hair Concern

▲ Scalp Health

Application Area

▲ Face ▲ Hair ▲ Scalp

Descripción

Cyclodextrin is a family of sugar-based molecules made from plant starch. In cosmetics, it acts like a tiny ring-shaped “carrier” that can trap and release other ingredients. You’ll often see it used to help stabilize fragrance, vitamins, or active ingredients, improve texture, and sometimes reduce the intensity of strong odors. It’s not usually the star ingredient, but it can make a formula feel more polished and perform more consistently.

For skin and hair, cyclodextrin is mainly a behind-the-scenes helper. It can support longer-lasting delivery of certain ingredients, which may be useful in products designed for freshness, scent control, or controlled release. In hair care, it may help keep formulas feeling lighter and more balanced. People who like elegant, well-formulated products may benefit most, especially if they prefer ingredients that improve stability without adding heaviness.

Caveats: cyclodextrin itself is generally not the ingredient providing the main visible result, so its benefits depend on the formula around it. If you’re sensitive to a product, the issue is more likely to be another ingredient than cyclodextrin itself, but any cosmetic can still cause irritation for some people. As always, the full ingredient list matters more than one single component.