{"id":1411,"date":"2026-09-27T13:56:01","date_gmt":"2026-09-27T05:56:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.puriactives.com\/en\/?p=1411"},"modified":"2026-09-27T13:56:01","modified_gmt":"2026-09-27T05:56:01","slug":"puriactives-sh50","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.puriactives.com\/en\/?p=1411","title":{"rendered":"PuriActives\u00ae SH50"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>PuriActives\u00ae SH50 Saccharide Hydrolysate<\/h2>\n<p>Advanced Sugar Science for Skin &amp; Hair Hydration<\/p>\n<p>INCI \u2014 SACCHARIDE HYDROLYSATE \u00b7 CAS 8013-17-0<\/p>\n<p>A science-driven report for formulators, R&amp;D scientists, and technical marketing teams<\/p>\n<p>01 \u00b7 MARKET OPPORTUNITY \u00b7 \u5e02\u573a\u673a\u9047<\/p>\n<h2>Hydration: An Inevitable Imperative<\/h2>\n<p>Healthy skin and hair are, first and foremost, water-rich systems.<\/p>\n<p>In skin, stratum corneum water content determines flexibility, smoothness, and barrier performance \u2014 a healthy surface holds about 20\u201330% water, maintained by the skin&#8217;s own hygroscopic reservoir, the Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF). In hair, water content governs flexibility, softness, and resistance to breakage. Yet daily life works against it: low humidity, cleansing, and aging continually erode the body&#8217;s own water-holding capacity.<\/p>\n<h3>Consumer Demand<\/h3>\n<p>Soft, dewy, comfortable skin and smooth, manageable hair \u2014 every single day.<\/p>\n<h3>The Biological Challenge<\/h3>\n<p>NMF depletion, accelerated water loss, and dry, fragile fibers.<\/p>\n<h3>The Sugar Answer<\/h3>\n<p>Hydroxyl-rich molecules that capture, bind, and retain water exactly where skin and hair need it most.<\/p>\n<h3>Three Drivers of Water Loss<\/h3>\n<p>\u2014 Low humidity, wind, and climate stress accelerate surface water loss<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Surfactant cleansing washes away water-soluble NMF<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Aging reduces the skin&#8217;s own production of NMF components<\/p>\n<p>Sources \u2014 Rawlings &amp; Harding, Dermatol. Ther., 2004 \u00b7 Fowler, Pract. Dermatol., 2012<\/p>\n<p>02 \u00b7 PRODUCT IDENTITY \u00b7 \u4ea7\u54c1\u8eab\u4efd<\/p>\n<h2>Meet PuriActives\u00ae SH50<\/h2>\n<p>Saccharide Hydrolysate\uff08\u7cd6\u7c7b\u6c34\u89e3\u7269\uff09<\/p>\n<table data-draft-node=\"block\" data-draft-type=\"table\" data-size=\"normal\" data-row-style=\"normal\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>INCI name<\/td>\n<td>Saccharide Hydrolysate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Identifiers<\/td>\n<td>CAS 8013-17-0 \u00b7 EC 232-393-1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Chemical nature<\/td>\n<td>A plant-derived mixture of low-molecular-weight sugars<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Origin<\/td>\n<td>Produced by directed hydrolysis (inversion) of food-grade natural sugars<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>INCI functions<\/td>\n<td>Humectant \u00b7 skin conditioning \u00b7 skin protecting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Safety status<\/td>\n<td>CIR Expert Panel \u2014 safe as used \u00b7 US FDA GRAS direct food additive \u00b7 Listed in China&#8217;s IECIC inventory<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/pic-out.zhimg.com\/v2-443d121b477097082c025defe2fe653d~resize:1440:q75.png?animatedImageAutoPlay=false&amp;animatedImagePlayCount=1&amp;auth_key=1790488609-0-0-ccc85d7a74cd33716e32c41f0339946a&amp;bizSceneCode=article_draft&amp;expiration=1790488609&amp;incremental=false&amp;mid=af87d0ba5943ed43c9d129c257d04f1b&amp;overTime=60&amp;precoder=false&amp;protocol=v2&amp;retryCount=3&amp;sampling=false&amp;sceneCode=editor_copy_outbound&amp;source=bfcaadb1\" data-caption=\"\" data-size=\"normal\" data-rawwidth=\"1080\" data-rawheight=\"600\" data-watermark=\"original\" data-original-src=\"https:\/\/pic-private.zhihu.com\/v2-443d121b477097082c025defe2fe653d~resize:0:q75.png?source=1f5c5e47&amp;expiration=1790491889&amp;auth_key=1790491889-0-0-8eceac33f9721f09a2e21752d2832437&amp;protocol=v2&amp;sampling=False&amp;animatedImagePlayCount=1&amp;overTime=60&amp;incremental=False&amp;sceneCode=article_draft_web&amp;animatedImageAutoPlay=False&amp;retryCount=3&amp;precoder=False&amp;draft_token=2087539866385044207\" data-watermark-src=\"https:\/\/pic-private.zhihu.com\/v2-1b34eba2253e63a3d08091e7a06046de~resize:1440:q75.png?source=1f5c5e47&amp;expiration=1790491889&amp;auth_key=1790491889-0-0-1abd5f432698fabc6dfcbf23e796684d&amp;protocol=v2&amp;sampling=False&amp;animatedImagePlayCount=1&amp;overTime=60&amp;incremental=False&amp;sceneCode=article_draft_web&amp;animatedImageAutoPlay=False&amp;retryCount=3&amp;precoder=False\" data-private-watermark-src=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Not an ordinary sugar blend \u2014 a well-defined, low-molecular-weight saccharide hydrolysate, built for modern water-based formulations.<\/p>\n<p>Sources \u2014 CIR safety assessment, Int. J. Toxicol., 2025 \u00b7 PubChem, Saccharide Hydrolysate (CAS 8013-17-0) \u00b7 IECIC 2021 \u00b7 PuriPharm process documentation<\/p>\n<p>03 \u00b7 SKIN BIOLOGY \u00b7 \u76ae\u80a4\u751f\u7269\u5b66<\/p>\n<h2>Why Sugars Matter to Skin<\/h2>\n<p>NMF accounts for 20\u201330% of stratum corneum dry weight \u2014 and sugars themselves are natural NMF components.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/pic-out.zhimg.com\/v2-2becb24d57bf30d7a560af8b17f294df~resize:1440:q75.png?animatedImageAutoPlay=false&amp;animatedImagePlayCount=1&amp;auth_key=1790488609-0-0-ce5789f49ce44ede611f753e17a03804&amp;bizSceneCode=article_draft&amp;expiration=1790488609&amp;incremental=false&amp;mid=af87d0ba5943ed43c9d129c257d04f1b&amp;overTime=60&amp;precoder=false&amp;protocol=v2&amp;retryCount=3&amp;sampling=false&amp;sceneCode=editor_copy_outbound&amp;source=bfcaadb1\" data-caption=\"\" data-size=\"normal\" data-rawwidth=\"1080\" data-rawheight=\"521\" data-watermark=\"original\" data-original-src=\"https:\/\/pic-private.zhihu.com\/v2-2becb24d57bf30d7a560af8b17f294df~resize:0:q75.png?source=1f5c5e47&amp;expiration=1790491889&amp;auth_key=1790491889-0-0-87718ff3b8d953866786dbe7c098b4ad&amp;protocol=v2&amp;sampling=False&amp;animatedImagePlayCount=1&amp;overTime=60&amp;incremental=False&amp;sceneCode=article_draft_web&amp;animatedImageAutoPlay=False&amp;retryCount=3&amp;precoder=False&amp;draft_token=2087539866385044207\" data-watermark-src=\"https:\/\/pic-private.zhihu.com\/v2-3407006048e8f08e565dcd3945bee122~resize:1440:q75.png?source=1f5c5e47&amp;expiration=1790491889&amp;auth_key=1790491889-0-0-7e4af8345727c2d3378267f9f17d4cef&amp;protocol=v2&amp;sampling=False&amp;animatedImagePlayCount=1&amp;overTime=60&amp;incremental=False&amp;sceneCode=article_draft_web&amp;animatedImageAutoPlay=False&amp;retryCount=3&amp;precoder=False\" data-private-watermark-src=\"\" \/><img src=\"https:\/\/pic-out.zhimg.com\/v2-a7e2f46d58363bb0b1996e02f2b94feb~resize:1440:q75.png?animatedImageAutoPlay=false&amp;animatedImagePlayCount=1&amp;auth_key=1790488609-0-0-9ed2a1e7b2add0b96396ec965860bbba&amp;bizSceneCode=article_draft&amp;expiration=1790488609&amp;incremental=false&amp;mid=af87d0ba5943ed43c9d129c257d04f1b&amp;overTime=60&amp;precoder=false&amp;protocol=v2&amp;retryCount=3&amp;sampling=false&amp;sceneCode=editor_copy_outbound&amp;source=bfcaadb1\" data-caption=\"Human epidermis, H&amp;E staining. The stratum corneum \u2014 the skin's water-management interface. Image source \u2014 UNSW Embryology.\" data-size=\"normal\" data-rawwidth=\"400\" data-rawheight=\"500\" data-watermark=\"original\" data-original-src=\"https:\/\/pic-private.zhihu.com\/v2-a7e2f46d58363bb0b1996e02f2b94feb~resize:0:q75.png?source=1f5c5e47&amp;expiration=1790491889&amp;auth_key=1790491889-0-0-5b55ea86da6308fe2269f8b41108cb9b&amp;protocol=v2&amp;sampling=False&amp;animatedImagePlayCount=1&amp;overTime=60&amp;incremental=False&amp;sceneCode=article_draft_web&amp;animatedImageAutoPlay=False&amp;retryCount=3&amp;precoder=False&amp;draft_token=2087539866385044207\" data-watermark-src=\"https:\/\/pic-private.zhihu.com\/v2-8df1037fedaafb7662f0dcecef9f4340~resize:1440:q75.png?source=1f5c5e47&amp;expiration=1790491889&amp;auth_key=1790491889-0-0-5c003b76b7a80ddcdb8e6cab60e0ca39&amp;protocol=v2&amp;sampling=False&amp;animatedImagePlayCount=1&amp;overTime=60&amp;incremental=False&amp;sceneCode=article_draft_web&amp;animatedImageAutoPlay=False&amp;retryCount=3&amp;precoder=False\" data-private-watermark-src=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Hydroxyl-rich sugars capture water through extensive hydrogen bonding<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Their small molecular size keeps them active in and around corneocytes<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 The skin&#8217;s own design principle: many small polar molecules locking water where it matters<\/p>\n<p>Sources \u2014 Fowler, Pract. Dermatol., 2012 \u00b7 Rawlings &amp; Harding, Dermatol. Ther., 2004 \u00b7 Verdier-S\u00e9vrain &amp; Bont\u00e9, J. Cosmet. Dermatol., 2007<\/p>\n<p>04 \u00b7 MECHANISM OF ACTION \u00b7 \u4f5c\u7528\u673a\u5236<\/p>\n<h2>A Multi-Dimensional Hydration Mechanism<\/h2>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/pic-out.zhimg.com\/v2-e85895063c409917afc9f449095666af~resize:1440:q75.png?animatedImageAutoPlay=false&amp;animatedImagePlayCount=1&amp;auth_key=1790488609-0-0-c575e5092257e465a10c04c1e02f560a&amp;bizSceneCode=article_draft&amp;expiration=1790488609&amp;incremental=false&amp;mid=af87d0ba5943ed43c9d129c257d04f1b&amp;overTime=60&amp;precoder=false&amp;protocol=v2&amp;retryCount=3&amp;sampling=false&amp;sceneCode=editor_copy_outbound&amp;source=bfcaadb1\" data-caption=\"\" data-size=\"normal\" data-rawwidth=\"1080\" data-rawheight=\"520\" data-watermark=\"original\" data-original-src=\"https:\/\/pic-private.zhihu.com\/v2-e85895063c409917afc9f449095666af~resize:0:q75.png?source=1f5c5e47&amp;expiration=1790491889&amp;auth_key=1790491889-0-0-b75f0f0a6f3fa35b3bceda7da01bd5ca&amp;protocol=v2&amp;sampling=False&amp;animatedImagePlayCount=1&amp;overTime=60&amp;incremental=False&amp;sceneCode=article_draft_web&amp;animatedImageAutoPlay=False&amp;retryCount=3&amp;precoder=False&amp;draft_token=2087539866385044207\" data-watermark-src=\"https:\/\/pic-private.zhihu.com\/v2-2c9bff30ecafc5967b9684900a12f83e~resize:1440:q75.png?source=1f5c5e47&amp;expiration=1790491889&amp;auth_key=1790491889-0-0-25c6e41feaef2f7c1d0e5131a3168e9a&amp;protocol=v2&amp;sampling=False&amp;animatedImagePlayCount=1&amp;overTime=60&amp;incremental=False&amp;sceneCode=article_draft_web&amp;animatedImageAutoPlay=False&amp;retryCount=3&amp;precoder=False\" data-private-watermark-src=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<table data-draft-node=\"block\" data-draft-type=\"table\" data-size=\"normal\" data-row-style=\"normal\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>01Bind waterLow-molecular-weight sugar molecules present a dense array of hydroxyl groups, forming an extensive hydrogen-bond network with water molecules.<\/td>\n<td>02Hold waterAs hygroscopic molecules, sugars build a water reservoir at the skin and hair surface, buffering fluctuations in ambient humidity.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>03Reduce surface water lossA water-rich surface slows evaporation from the stratum corneum, helping skin preserve its own water content.<\/td>\n<td>04Support barrier comfortHydrated corneocytes stay supple; the skin surface remains smooth, soft, and comfortable throughout the day.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Mechanistic basis drawn from carbohydrate chemistry and skin hydration research \u2014 Verdier-S\u00e9vrain &amp; Bont\u00e9, 2007 \u00b7 Fluhr et al., 2023<\/p>\n<p>05 \u00b7 EFFICACY \u2014 HYDRATION \u00b7 \u529f\u6548\u8bc1\u636e \u00b7 \u4fdd\u6e7f<\/p>\n<h2>Hydration &amp; Water Retention<\/h2>\n<p>From isolated stratum corneum to human volunteers, saccharide systems consistently improve the skin&#8217;s ability to bind and retain water across multiple models.<\/p>\n<p>A natural sugar-derived humectant complex significantly enhanced bound-water capacity within the stratum corneum and modulated its structural parameters.<\/p>\n<p>In vitro Raman spectroscopy \u00b7 human stratum corneum\u3000\uff5c\u3000Fluhr et al., J. Biophotonics, 2023<\/p>\n<p>A serum containing 7% galacto-oligosaccharides significantly improved skin water retention (Corneometer measurement, p &lt; 0.05 vs. control base).<\/p>\n<p>Randomized controlled trial \u00b7 N=60 \u00b7 8 weeks\u3000\uff5c\u3000Hong et al., J. Pers. Med., 2020<\/p>\n<p>Ten hygroscopic humectants (common moisturizing-cream types) significantly increased water retention in treated human stratum corneum, directly quantified by thermal desorption\u2013mass spectrometry.<\/p>\n<p>Thermal desorption\u2013mass spectrometry\u3000\uff5c\u3000Gournay et al., Int. J. Cosmet. Sci., 1995<\/p>\n<p>These studies evaluated saccharide systems similar to \u2014 but not identical with \u2014 PuriActives\u00ae SH50. Together they establish the class&#8217;s hydration mechanism across complementary models.<\/p>\n<p>06 \u00b7 EFFICACY \u2014 BARRIER \u00b7 \u529f\u6548\u8bc1\u636e \u00b7 \u5c4f\u969c<\/p>\n<h2>Supporting the Skin Barrier<\/h2>\n<p>Hydration is not only about adding water \u2014 it is about maintaining a healthier water-management environment for the skin.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/pic-out.zhimg.com\/v2-69e8953157bdb8e0f79b3ed30d355cd5~resize:1440:q75.png?animatedImageAutoPlay=false&amp;animatedImagePlayCount=1&amp;auth_key=1790488609-0-0-87e57864cff72b9e35c38ad680dd4c4b&amp;bizSceneCode=article_draft&amp;expiration=1790488609&amp;incremental=false&amp;mid=af87d0ba5943ed43c9d129c257d04f1b&amp;overTime=60&amp;precoder=false&amp;protocol=v2&amp;retryCount=3&amp;sampling=false&amp;sceneCode=editor_copy_outbound&amp;source=bfcaadb1\" data-caption=\"\" data-size=\"normal\" data-rawwidth=\"1080\" data-rawheight=\"440\" data-watermark=\"original\" data-original-src=\"https:\/\/pic-private.zhihu.com\/v2-69e8953157bdb8e0f79b3ed30d355cd5~resize:0:q75.png?source=1f5c5e47&amp;expiration=1790491889&amp;auth_key=1790491889-0-0-1150fbb7599399e4e45c7e20663748fa&amp;protocol=v2&amp;sampling=False&amp;animatedImagePlayCount=1&amp;overTime=60&amp;incremental=False&amp;sceneCode=article_draft_web&amp;animatedImageAutoPlay=False&amp;retryCount=3&amp;precoder=False&amp;draft_token=2087539866385044207\" data-watermark-src=\"https:\/\/pic-private.zhihu.com\/v2-2025bbcc989f18b266cd7e9e0114353d~resize:1440:q75.png?source=1f5c5e47&amp;expiration=1790491889&amp;auth_key=1790491889-0-0-9e9db4e142cd2dde499cd9cda296452e&amp;protocol=v2&amp;sampling=False&amp;animatedImagePlayCount=1&amp;overTime=60&amp;incremental=False&amp;sceneCode=article_draft_web&amp;animatedImageAutoPlay=False&amp;retryCount=3&amp;precoder=False\" data-private-watermark-src=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Transepidermal water loss kept under control<\/h3>\n<p>In an 8-week randomized trial, the oligosaccharide serum group showed significantly smaller TEWL changes than the control group at weeks 4\u20138 (p &lt; 0.05), with a reduced erythema index at week 8.<\/p>\n<p>Hong et al., J. Pers. Med., 2020<\/p>\n<h3>Hydration supports barrier biology<\/h3>\n<p>Adequate stratum corneum water content underpins the enzymatic processes required for orderly desquamation and surface cohesion.<\/p>\n<p>Rawlings &amp; Harding, Dermatol. Ther., 2004<\/p>\n<h3>Supple, not tight<\/h3>\n<p>Humectant-saturated corneocytes stay soft, reducing the tightness and surface micro-cracking typical of dehydrated skin.<\/p>\n<p>Verdier-S\u00e9vrain &amp; Bont\u00e9, J. Cosmet. Dermatol., 2007<\/p>\n<p>07 \u00b7 SENSORY DIMENSION \u00b7 \u611f\u5b98\u7ef4\u5ea6<\/p>\n<h2>Skin Comfort &amp; Sensory Benefits<\/h2>\n<p>Hydration is something consumers can truly feel. Water-plasticized keratin is the physical basis of softness, bounce, and a beautiful skin feel.<\/p>\n<table data-draft-node=\"block\" data-draft-type=\"table\" data-size=\"normal\" data-row-style=\"normal\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Softer to the touchBound water lowers the glassy stiffness of surface keratin; skin yields softly under touch.<\/td>\n<td>Smoother surfaceHydrated corneocytes lie flatter and shed more evenly, improving surface texture and light reflection.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Less tightnessA water-buffered surface eases the dry, tight feeling after cleansing and in low-humidity environments.<\/td>\n<td>Comfortable after-feelSmall-molecule, water-phase humectants blend easily into light, fresh texture concepts.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>In a clinical study on sensitive atopic skin, an emulsion containing gluco-oligosaccharide and collagen tripeptide improved skin condition and tolerance parameters within 4 weeks \u2014 demonstrating that oligosaccharide-based care is well suited to reactive skin.<\/p>\n<p>Berardesca et al., Int. J. Cosmet. Sci., 2009<\/p>\n<p>08 \u00b7 FRONTIER SCIENCE \u00b7 \u524d\u6cbf\u79d1\u5b66<\/p>\n<h2>The Skin Microbiome \u2014 A Prebiotic Frontier<\/h2>\n<p>Skin microbes feed on sugars. Choosing which sugars to offer them is becoming a formulation strategy.<\/p>\n<p>Short-chain fructo-oligosaccharides sustain the growth of beneficial Staphylococcus epidermidis while inhibiting Cutibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus aureus; in a reconstructed human epidermis model, 1% scFOS tilted microbial competition toward S. epidermidis.<\/p>\n<p>Selective utilization \u00b7 in vitro + reconstructed epidermis\u3000\uff5c\u3000Le Bourgot et al., Sci. Rep., 2022<\/p>\n<p>Galacto-oligosaccharides demonstrated prebiotic potential on the skin microbiota, with diffusion properties suited to topical delivery.<\/p>\n<p>Prebiotic potential \u00b7 skin microbiota\u3000\uff5c\u3000Petrov et al., Int. J. Cosmet. Sci., 2022<\/p>\n<p>An oligosaccharide-containing serum increased microbial diversity (Shannon index) after 8 weeks and reduced S. aureus abundance, while hydration parameters improved in parallel.<\/p>\n<p>Human randomized controlled trial \u00b7 facial skin\u3000\uff5c\u3000Hong et al., J. Pers. Med., 2020<\/p>\n<p>These effects were demonstrated for specific oligosaccharide structures. As a fermentable sugar substrate of the same class, PuriActives\u00ae SH50 offers a scientifically coherent platform for microbiome-friendly formulations.<\/p>\n<p>09 \u00b7 BEYOND SKIN \u00b7 \u627f\u524d\u542f\u540e \u00b7 \u8d85\u8d8a\u76ae\u80a4<\/p>\n<h2>From Skin to Hair \u2014 The Same Water Physics<\/h2>\n<p>Hair is keratin too. The water-binding logic that works on skin transfers directly to the hair fiber.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/pic-out.zhimg.com\/v2-0483ca8d2dda8b068c59424d67771be4~resize:1440:q75.png?animatedImageAutoPlay=false&amp;animatedImagePlayCount=1&amp;auth_key=1790488609-0-0-c56552c491c3c274908617cce8c39993&amp;bizSceneCode=article_draft&amp;expiration=1790488609&amp;incremental=false&amp;mid=af87d0ba5943ed43c9d129c257d04f1b&amp;overTime=60&amp;precoder=false&amp;protocol=v2&amp;retryCount=3&amp;sampling=false&amp;sceneCode=editor_copy_outbound&amp;source=bfcaadb1\" data-caption=\"Scanning electron micrograph of a human hair fiber. Image source \u2014 NISE Network.\" data-size=\"normal\" data-rawwidth=\"1024\" data-rawheight=\"1024\" data-watermark=\"original\" data-original-src=\"https:\/\/pic-private.zhihu.com\/v2-0483ca8d2dda8b068c59424d67771be4~resize:0:q75.png?source=1f5c5e47&amp;expiration=1790491889&amp;auth_key=1790491889-0-0-7e9b85e337b7f2f4e41634d4b1c86b5e&amp;protocol=v2&amp;sampling=False&amp;animatedImagePlayCount=1&amp;overTime=60&amp;incremental=False&amp;sceneCode=article_draft_web&amp;animatedImageAutoPlay=False&amp;retryCount=3&amp;precoder=False&amp;draft_token=2087539866385044207\" data-watermark-src=\"https:\/\/pic-private.zhihu.com\/v2-4b5e27624210b205d1e684032a3bd6a3~resize:1440:q75.png?source=1f5c5e47&amp;expiration=1790491889&amp;auth_key=1790491889-0-0-4a4b399acc20d37be6b2aba73f0af4ac&amp;protocol=v2&amp;sampling=False&amp;animatedImagePlayCount=1&amp;overTime=60&amp;incremental=False&amp;sceneCode=article_draft_web&amp;animatedImageAutoPlay=False&amp;retryCount=3&amp;precoder=False\" data-private-watermark-src=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Water is hair&#8217;s plasticizer<\/h3>\n<p>Bound water molecules sit between keratin chains, keeping the fiber flexible; dry hair is markedly harder and more brittle.<\/p>\n<p>Robbins, Chemical and Physical Behavior of Human Hair, Springer, 2012<\/p>\n<h3>Humidity changes mechanical behavior<\/h3>\n<p>Hair&#8217;s bending and recovery behavior depends strongly on humidity \u2014 evidence that internal water content dominates hand feel and style retention.<\/p>\n<p>Wortmann et al., J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 2009<\/p>\n<h3>Humectants buffer humidity swings<\/h3>\n<p>Hygroscopic actives moderate the rate at which fibers gain and lose water with ambient humidity, smoothing out moisture extremes.<\/p>\n<p>Yu et al., Mater. Sci. Eng. C, 2017<\/p>\n<p>10 \u00b7 HAIR CARE \u00b7 \u62a4\u53d1\u5e94\u7528<\/p>\n<h2>PuriActives\u00ae SH50 Hair-Care Benefits<\/h2>\n<p>A small-molecule humectant delivering four tangible improvements to hair feel and behavior.<\/p>\n<table data-draft-node=\"block\" data-draft-type=\"table\" data-size=\"normal\" data-row-style=\"normal\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Moisture balanceHygroscopic sugar molecules attract and hold water inside and on the fiber, buffering moisture loss in dry air.<\/td>\n<td>Softness &amp; supplenessWater-plasticized fibers bend without breaking \u2014 the mechanical root of soft, bouncy hair.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Smooth combingBalanced internal moisture helps cuticles lie flatter, easing combing and reducing frizz and flyaway.<\/td>\n<td>Daily protectionBy moderating humidity-driven swell\u2013shrink cycles, hydration reduces hygral fatigue damage.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Mechanistic basis: humidity-sensitive hair mechanics (Yu et al., Mater. Sci. Eng. C, 2017; Wortmann et al., J. Appl. Polym. Sci., 2009) and hair\u2013water relations (Robbins, Springer, 2012; Kanlayavattanakul &amp; Lourith, Springer, 2015).<\/p>\n<p>11 \u00b7 FOR FORMULATORS \u00b7 \u81f4\u914d\u65b9\u5e08<\/p>\n<h2>Formulation Value<\/h2>\n<h3>Water-phase addition \u2014 simple and direct<\/h3>\n<p>Fully water-compatible small molecules \u2014 add directly to the emulsion water phase, or to aqueous serums, mists, and shampoos. No solubilizers, no heating process.<\/p>\n<h3>Broad format compatibility<\/h3>\n<p>Leave-on and rinse-off, emulsified and purely aqueous systems, skin and hair \u2014 one INCI covers facial serums, moisturizers, sheet masks, scalp essences, shampoos, conditioners, and hair masks.<\/p>\n<h3>Synergy logic<\/h3>\n<p>Naturally pairs with glycerin and hyaluronic acid (multi-size hydration); synergizes with \u03b2-glucans, amino acids (NMF-style blends), ceramides (hydration + lipid repair), and conditioning polymers in hair-care systems.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/pic-out.zhimg.com\/v2-179bc3681b6c34a8421685bdbe59d344~resize:1440:q75.png?animatedImageAutoPlay=false&amp;animatedImagePlayCount=1&amp;auth_key=1790488609-0-0-9798bbaab9f624c621d5b962ee45aa5a&amp;bizSceneCode=article_draft&amp;expiration=1790488609&amp;incremental=false&amp;mid=af87d0ba5943ed43c9d129c257d04f1b&amp;overTime=60&amp;precoder=false&amp;protocol=v2&amp;retryCount=3&amp;sampling=false&amp;sceneCode=editor_copy_outbound&amp;source=bfcaadb1\" data-caption=\"\" data-size=\"normal\" data-rawwidth=\"1080\" data-rawheight=\"411\" data-watermark=\"original\" data-original-src=\"https:\/\/pic-private.zhihu.com\/v2-179bc3681b6c34a8421685bdbe59d344~resize:0:q75.png?source=1f5c5e47&amp;expiration=1790491888&amp;auth_key=1790491888-0-0-95266786d5b827fff7bbc89d4d010a99&amp;protocol=v2&amp;sampling=False&amp;animatedImagePlayCount=1&amp;overTime=60&amp;incremental=False&amp;sceneCode=article_draft_web&amp;animatedImageAutoPlay=False&amp;retryCount=3&amp;precoder=False&amp;draft_token=2087539866385044207\" data-watermark-src=\"https:\/\/pic-private.zhihu.com\/v2-70f681531038a23353d55683f65d3ba1~resize:1440:q75.png?source=1f5c5e47&amp;expiration=1790491889&amp;auth_key=1790491889-0-0-f58629bdfc88a61fdca4b3416fcd87f8&amp;protocol=v2&amp;sampling=False&amp;animatedImagePlayCount=1&amp;overTime=60&amp;incremental=False&amp;sceneCode=article_draft_web&amp;animatedImageAutoPlay=False&amp;retryCount=3&amp;precoder=False\" data-private-watermark-src=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Use levels:<\/b> maximum reported concentrations \u2014 4.6% rinse-off (US industry survey, CIR 2025); 3% leave-on (China IECIC).<\/p>\n<p>Within these reported use levels, PuriActives\u00ae SH50 is assessed as safe as used (CIR, Int. J. Toxicol., 2025) and is listed in China&#8217;s IECIC inventory.<\/p>\n<p>12 \u00b7 APPLICATIONS \u00b7 \u5e94\u7528\u573a\u666f<\/p>\n<h2>Application Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Skincare<\/h3>\n<p><b>Hydrating serums &amp; essences<\/b> \u2014 fast-absorbing water-phase hydration forming the formula&#8217;s moisture backbone.<\/p>\n<p><b>Daily moisturizers &amp; barrier creams<\/b> \u2014 sustained surface hydration and comfort in leave-on formulas.<\/p>\n<p><b>Sheet &amp; sleeping masks<\/b> \u2014 high-dose water delivery in intensive-care concepts.<\/p>\n<p><b>Facial mists &amp; toners<\/b> \u2014 light, non-sticky all-day water replenishment.<\/p>\n<p><b>Sensitive-skin lines<\/b> \u2014 gentle, sugar-based hydration with a well-documented safety record.<\/p>\n<p><b>After-sun &amp; post-procedure care<\/b> \u2014 hydration support for stressed, dehydrated skin.<\/p>\n<p><b>Men&#8217;s care<\/b> \u2014 zero-burden hydration with no occlusive greasiness.<\/p>\n<p><b>Body lotions &amp; hand care<\/b> \u2014 everyday barrier hydration at economical use levels.<\/p>\n<h3>Hair &amp; Scalp Care<\/h3>\n<p><b>Moisturizing shampoos<\/b> \u2014 surface-substantive hydration that remains after rinse-off.<\/p>\n<p><b>Conditioners &amp; hair masks<\/b> \u2014 water-plasticized softness and improved combability.<\/p>\n<p><b>Leave-in sprays &amp; hair serums<\/b> \u2014 lasting moisture balance and frizz management.<\/p>\n<p><b>Scalp tonics &amp; essences<\/b> \u2014 scalp hydration is the foundation of comfort.<\/p>\n<p><b>Curly &amp; textured hair care<\/b> \u2014 keeping moisture where it is needed most.<\/p>\n<p><b>Anti-dryness repair lines<\/b> \u2014 buffering the humidity swings that drive hygral fatigue.<\/p>\n<p>13 \u00b7 STARTING POINTS \u00b7 \u5f00\u53d1\u8d77\u70b9<\/p>\n<h2>Formulation Inspiration<\/h2>\n<table data-draft-node=\"block\" data-draft-type=\"table\" data-size=\"normal\" data-row-style=\"normal\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Water-Barrier Hydrating SerumRole of SH50: 1\u20133% to build a multi-layer hydration backbone, within reported use levels.Pair with: hyaluronic acid, glycerin, panthenol.Positioning: a daily hydrating serum for all skin types.<\/td>\n<td>24-Hour Moisturizing CreamRole of SH50: continuous water supply in the emulsion water phase.Pair with: ceramides, squalane, shea butter.Positioning: a barrier-comfort cream for day and night.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Scalp Comfort EssenceRole of SH50: scalp hydration and fermentable-sugar care in a leave-on water-based formula.Pair with: niacinamide, caffeine, gentle soothing agents.Positioning: a light, leave-on scalp treatment.<\/td>\n<td>Hydrating Repair Hair MaskRole of SH50: replenishing fiber moisture in an intensive rinse-off base.Pair with: cationic conditioners, hydrolyzed proteins, plant oils.Positioning: a weekly deep-hydration treatment.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>These concepts are starting points for development discussions; suggested dosages remain within the reported cosmetic use concentrations for saccharide hydrolysate.<\/p>\n<p>14 \u00b7 SUMMARY \u00b7 \u6838\u5fc3\u603b\u7ed3<\/p>\n<h2>Why PuriActives\u00ae SH50<\/h2>\n<p><b>01\u3000Advanced water management.<\/b> A low-molecular-weight saccharide humectant system that binds water through dense hydroxyl chemistry and keeps it in the stratum corneum.<\/p>\n<p><b>02\u3000Barrier support.<\/b> Hydration is structural: adequate water content supports desquamation, surface cohesion, and controlled water loss.<\/p>\n<p><b>03\u3000Consumer-perceivable comfort.<\/b> Softer touch, smoother surface, less tightness \u2014 the sensory signature of hydrated skin and hair.<\/p>\n<p><b>04\u3000Skin + hair in one.<\/b> One INCI, two categories: the same water-binding logic serves facial, body, scalp, and hair care.<\/p>\n<p><b>05\u3000Formulation-friendly.<\/b> Simple water-phase addition, no format restrictions, globally compliant \u2014 CIR assessed safe as used, FDA GRAS background, listed in China IECIC.<\/p>\n<p>What it is \u2014 a purified saccharide system\u3000\u00b7\u3000Why it matters \u2014 water defines skin and hair quality\u3000\u00b7\u3000Why choose it \u2014 simple, safe, versatile<\/p>\n<p>15 \u00b7 EVIDENCE BASE \u00b7 \u8bc1\u636e\u57fa\u7840<\/p>\n<h2>Scientific References<\/h2>\n<p>[1] Johnson W Jr, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, et al. Safety Assessment of Anhydrogalactose, Anhydroglucitol, Anhydroxylitol, Arabinose, Psicose, Saccharide Hydrolysate, and Saccharide Isomerate as Used in Cosmetics. Int. J. Toxicol. 2025; 44(4_suppl): 93S\u2013120S. DOI: 10.1177\/10915818251384580<\/p>\n<p>[2] Rawlings AV, Harding CR. Moisturization and skin barrier function. Dermatol. Ther. 2004; 17(Suppl. 1): 43\u201348. DOI: 10.1111\/j.1396-0296.2004.04S1005.x<\/p>\n<p>[3] Fowler JF Jr. Understanding the role of natural moisturizing factor in skin hydration. Pract. Dermatol. 2012; 9: 36\u201340.<\/p>\n<p>[4] Verdier-S\u00e9vrain S, Bont\u00e9 F. Skin hydration: a review on its molecular mechanisms. J. Cosmet. Dermatol. 2007; 6(2): 75\u201382. DOI: 10.1111\/j.1473-2165.2007.00300.x<\/p>\n<p>[5] Fluhr JW, Tfayli A, Darlenski R, et al. Glycerol and natural sugar-derived complex modulate differentially stratum corneum water-binding properties and structural parameters in an in vitro Raman-desorption model. J. Biophotonics 2023; 16(1): e202200201. DOI: 10.1002\/jbio.202200201<\/p>\n<p>[6] Gournay A, Navarro R, Mathieu J, Rivi\u00e8re M. Water retention of treated stratum corneum measured by a coupling method: thermal desorption\u2013mass spectrometry. Int. J. Cosmet. Sci. 1995; 17(4): 165\u2013172.<\/p>\n<p>[7] Hong KB, et al. Changes in the diversity of human skin microbiota to cosmetic serum containing prebiotics: results from a randomized controlled trial. J. Pers. Med. 2020; 10(3): 91. DOI: 10.3390\/jpm10030091<\/p>\n<p>[8] Berardesca E, Abril E, Serio M, Cameli N. Effects of topical gluco-oligosaccharide and collagen tripeptide F in the treatment of sensitive atopic skin. Int. J. Cosmet. Sci. 2009; 31(4): 271\u2013277. DOI: 10.1111\/j.1468-2494.2009.00495.x<\/p>\n<p>[9] Le Bourgot C, Meunier C, Gaio E, et al. Effects of short chain fructo-oligosaccharides on selected skin bacteria. Sci. Rep. 2022; 12: 9702. DOI: 10.1038\/s41598-022-13093-5<\/p>\n<p>[10] Petrov A, \u0106orovi\u0107 M, Milivojevi\u0107 A, et al. Prebiotic effect of galacto-oligosaccharides on the skin microbiota and determination of their diffusion properties. Int. J. Cosmet. Sci. 2022; 44(3): 309\u2013319. DOI: 10.1111\/ics.12778<\/p>\n<p>[11] Zeng M, Li Y, Cheng J, Wang J, Liu Q. Prebiotic oligosaccharides in skin health: benefits, mechanisms, and cosmetic applications. Antioxidants 2025; 14(6): 754. DOI: 10.3390\/antiox14060754<\/p>\n<p>[12] Yu Y, Yang W, Wang B, Meyers MA. Structure and mechanical behavior of human hair. Mater. Sci. Eng. C 2017; 73: 152\u2013163. DOI: 10.1016\/j.msec.2016.12.008<\/p>\n<p>[13] Wortmann FJ, Stapels M, Chandra L. Humidity-dependent bending recovery and relaxation of human hair. J. Appl. Polym. Sci. 2009; 113(5): 3336\u20133344. DOI: 10.1002\/app.30336<\/p>\n<p>[14] Robbins CR. Chemical and Physical Behavior of Human Hair. 5th ed. Berlin: Springer; 2012.<\/p>\n<p>[15] Kanlayavattanakul M, Lourith N. Biopolysaccharides for skin hydrating cosmetics. In: Polysaccharides. Cham: Springer; 2015. p. 1867\u20131892. DOI: 10.1007\/978-3-319-16298-0_29<\/p>\n<h3>Disclaimer<\/h3>\n<p>This document is prepared by PuriPharm Co., Ltd. for technical communication on cosmetic ingredients only and does not constitute any drug or medical claim. Third-party literature data are cited as technical background; the cited studies evaluated saccharide systems of the same class as, but not identical with, this product. Customers should independently verify the suitability and regulatory compliance of their finished formulations. 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