Pentavitin
INCI: Saccharide Isomerate
Binds moisture and helps skin feel supple
Good evidence: randomised trials
At a glance
- Suits
- Dry and sensitive skin
- Helps with
- Dry skin, Sensitive skin, Dry hair
- Pairs well with
- Glycerin, Hyaluronic acid, Panthenol
- Found in
- 14 ECOOKING products
What can Pentavitin help with?
Dry skin
In a study following light therapy, a cream with saccharide isomerate gave the skin more moisture than the comparison cream.[1]
Sensitive skin
In the same study, the skin's protective barrier recovered faster and redness was reduced with the test cream compared with the comparison cream.[1]
Dry hair
In Repair Conditioner, Pentavitin is used as a moisture-binding ingredient for the hair.
How it works
How to use it
- Use Vitamin A Treatment as directed on the product.
- Apply Repair Conditioner to the hair after washing and rinse out as directed.
Products with Pentavitin
24 Hour Cream
Fragrance-free moisturiser for dry and sensitive skin that moisturises for up...
Vitamin A Treatment
Fragrance-free cream for fine lines and wrinkles that gives visibly smoother,...
Nourishing shampoo 250 ml
Our nourishing shampoo 250 ml is for normal and dry hair, moisturises and mak...
Skin Balance Face serum 30 ml
Our Skin Balance Face serum 30 ml provides a moisture boost against blemishes...
Acne Serum
Fragrance-free serum for blemishes and large pores, which deeply cleanses por...
Repair Conditioner
Moisturising conditioner for dry hair that leaves hair silky soft and easy to...
Multi Shampoo
Shampoo for dry and itchy scalps that cools and soothes, revives and softens ...
Neck & Décolleté Firming Cream
Fragrance-free, firming cream for the neck and chest that reduces wrinkles an...
Frequently asked questions
The trade name for saccharide isomerate, a moisturiser made from plant sugars.
In the study after light treatment, both the cream with saccharide isomerate and the comparison cream were well tolerated.[1]
The ingredient is made from plant sugars. Look for the product's vegan certification to know the status of the entire product.
You can find it in Vitamin A Treatment and Repair Conditioner.