Prebiotic Sugar
Prebiotic Sugar is a gentle, skin-friendly ingredient that helps feed the good bacteria living on your skin. By supporting a healthy microbiome, it keeps your skin balanced, calm and more resilient against everyday irritants. It is commonly found in modern UK skincare and is suitable for even the most sensitive complexions.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare, Prebiotic Sugar works by selectively nourishing beneficial microbes on the skin’s surface while discouraging the growth of unwanted ones. This helps reinforce the skin’s natural barrier, improves hydration retention and maintains an even, healthy-looking complexion without stripping or irritating the skin.
Key benefits
- Supports a balanced skin microbiome
- Strengthens the skin barrier
- Helps maintain optimal hydration levels
- Calms and soothes sensitive skin
- Improves skin resilience against environmental stressors
- Promotes a smoother, healthier-looking complexion
Best for
sensitive skin, dry skin, dehydrated skin, mature skin, eczema-prone skin
Where it comes from
Prebiotic Sugar is typically derived from natural plant sources such as chicory root, beetroot or sugar cane through a gentle fermentation or extraction process.