Prebiotic, Humectant

Inulin

Inulin is a naturally occurring fructose polysaccharide (complex carbohydrate) derived from the roots of plants such as chicory, Jerusalem artichoke, and dahlia. As a prebiotic, it selectively feeds beneficial bacteria on the skin — particularly Staphylococcus epidermidis — helping to balance the skin microbiome and crowd out pathogenic species. It also acts as a humectant, forming a thin flexible film on the skin surface that draws in moisture and reduces trans-epidermal water loss.