Description
Inulin is a type of fiber that is found in plants. It is a prebiotic that helps support the skin microbiome and skin-friendly bacteria. Inulin is also a form of indigestible dietary fiber that makes one feel fuller for longer, helping control appetite and maintaining blood sugar levels. Inulin is widely used in food as a sweetener and source of soluble fiber.
Inulin is also a film former and skin conditioning agent. In hair care, inulin can contribute hydration, smoothing and anti-static effects. 1-2% in water phase added at cool down.
Inulin is a prebiotic that supports the skins microbiome and skin-friendly bacteria which keep everything balanced. It offers moisturising properties, and is a natural humectant and conditioner.
Inulin is also a form of indigestible dietary fiber that makes one feel fuller for longer, helping control appetite and maintaining blood sugar levels. It is widely used in food as a sweetener and source of soluble fiber.
We love inulin primarily because it allows for a prebiotic in skincare! Using pre- and probiotics in skincare products is very on trend in the skincare industry currently.
Size: 1kg
USES & BENEFITS
Food grade
Vegan
GMO-Free
Inulin can be a useful supplement for diabetics
Water soluble
Moisturising and softening
Prebiotics keep the surface of your skin strong, balanced and youthful
Prebiotics help offset factors that can lead to dryness, redness or a weaker skin surface
Prebiotics help restore good bacteria
They can eliminate bad bacteria without killing the good guys
Inulin is a natural humectant
Inulin is a film former and skin conditioning agent
In hair care, inulin can contribute hydration, smoothing and anti-static effects
RECIPE INSPIRATION
Prebiotic Serum
2%inulin
96.5%hydrosol of choice
1%Geogard 221
0.5%allantoin(optional)
Optional: you can add a glycerite for colour
Measure out the ingredients and combine everything in a pipette or spritzer bottle. Inulin may take a bit of stirring to fully dissolve, if you find yourself struggling try heating the inulin and hydrosol mixture to help it along. Then shake well to mix in the preservative and the allantoin if using. Read more on our other water based serums in our blog.
USAGE
1-2% in water phase added at cool down.
Inulin likes a pH range of 4.5-10, so keep this in mind when formulating.
INGREDIENTS
Inulin (native inulin) from chicory
Manufactured in the EU