L-rhamnose is a key skincare ingredient known for boosting hydration, enhancing skin texture, and diminishing visible signs of aging. Its powerful benefits work together to visibly reduce discoloration, crepiness, fine lines, and wrinkles, revealing smoother, more youthful-looking skin.

INCI Name: Rhamnose

Benefit Claims: Anti-Aging, Fine Lines Reduction, Hydrating, Improves Skin Texture, Promotes Youthful Skin, Skin Lightening, Smoothing, Wrinkle Refinement

Synonyms: (2R,3R,4S,5S)-2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxyhexanal, L-Rha

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    Identification & Functionality

    Features & Benefits

    Applications & Uses

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Appearance
    Crystalline powder
    Odor
    Characteristic
    Soluble in
    Water
    Microbiological Values
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Candida albicansNegative/gUSP36<2021 and USP36<2022>
    Escherichia coliNegative/gUSP36<2021 and USP36<2022>
    Pseudomonas aeruginosaNegative/gUSP36<2021 and USP36<2022>
    SalmonellaNegative/10gUSP36<2021 and USP36<2022>
    Staphylococcus aureusNegative/gUSP36<2021 and USP36<2022>
    Total Plate Countmax. 100cfu/gUSP36<2021 and USP36<2022>
    Yeast and Mold Countmax. 10cfu/gUSP36<2021 and USP36<2022>
    Specifications
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Bariummax. 10mg/kgVisual Colorimetry
    Cadmium Contentmax. 1mg/kgEur.Ph.7.0<2.2.58>ICP-MS
    Chloride Contentmax. 0.005%Visual Colorimetry
    L-Rhamnosemin. 98%High-Performance Liquid Chromatography
    Lead Contentmax. 3mg/kgEur.Ph.7.0<2.2.58>ICP-MS
    Loss on Dryingmax. 10%Eur. Ph. 7.0 <2.8.17>
    Mercury Contentmax. 0.1mg/kgEur.Ph.7.0<2.2.58>ICP-MS
    Residue on Ignitionmax. 0.1%Eur. Ph. 7.0 <2.4.16>
    Solution ClarityClear--
    Specific Rotation7.7 - 8.9°Polarimeter
    Heavy Metals
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Arsenic Contentmax. 1mg/kgEur.Ph.7.0<2.2.58>ICP-MS

    Packaging & Availability

    Regional Availability
    • Europe
    • USA