AccessCARE DGT

Natural Prebiotic Sugar for Gentle Exfoliation and Deep Hydration

INCI Name: D-Galactose

AccessCARE DGT is a high-purity D-Galactose, a natural monosaccharide derived from peach and pear gums. This bioactive plant sugar acts as a multi-functional active, offering powerful humectant properties for deep hydration, gentle exfoliation to improve skin texture, and prebiotic benefits to support a healthy skin microbiome. Its ability to both moisturize and renew makes it an excellent addition to formulations targeting dullness, dryness, and compromised skin barriers.

Solubility Notes:

Water-soluble. Add to the water phase of your formulation and mix until fully dissolved. Slightly soluble in ethanol. Optimal performance in pH 4.0–7.0.

Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Hydrating Face Serums

Functions as a powerful humectant, binding moisture to the skin for a plump, dewy appearance in water-based serums.
Barrier Repair Creams & Moisturizers

Supports the skin's natural microbiome and barrier function, making it ideal for soothing and protective daily-use creams.
Gentle Exfoliating Toners

Provides mild, non-irritating exfoliation to refine skin texture and enhance radiance without the harshness of traditional acids.
Brightening Treatments

Helps lift away dull, dead skin cells, revealing a brighter and more even-toned complexion in targeted treatments and masks.
Prebiotic Mists & Essences

Delivers essential nutrients to the skin's beneficial flora, helping to maintain a balanced and resilient microbiome.
Soothing Scalp Treatments

Provides hydration and prebiotic support to the scalp, helping create a healthy environment for hair growth.

Performance & Formulation Insights for AccessCARE DGT

How D-Galactose Works

AccessCARE DGT is a versatile monosaccharide that supports skin health through multiple complementary pathways. As a natural humectant, it effectively binds water to help draw and retain moisture in the stratum corneum, delivering lasting hydration and a plump feel. It also provides gentle exfoliation by helping loosen the bonds between dead corneocytes, encouraging smoother texture and improved radiance. This keratolytic action is significantly milder than traditional AHAs, making it well-suited for daily use and sensitive skin. Additionally, D-Galactose functions as a prebiotic substrate that nourishes beneficial skin microorganisms, supporting a balanced microbiome, stronger barrier function, and enhanced skin resilience.

Formulation Guidelines

Supplied as a fine white powder, AccessCARE DGT dissolves readily in water and can be added directly to the water phase of emulsions, serums, essences, and toners. Mix until fully dissolved before heating or emulsification. It is stable across a wide pH range, with optimal performance between pH 4.0 and 7.0. Its gentle nature and excellent compatibility make it easy to pair with other common actives such as hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, ceramides, and botanical extracts.

Key Formulation Benefits

Multi-Functional Efficacy: Delivers hydration, gentle exfoliation, and prebiotic microbiome support from a single, plant-derived ingredient.
Sensitive Skin Friendly: A mild alternative to traditional AHAs, helping improve texture and tone with minimal irritation.
Microbiome Support: Feeds beneficial skin flora to promote a balanced ecosystem and healthy barrier function.
Enhanced Hydration: Acts as a powerful humectant to attract and retain moisture for a plump, supple feel.
Easy to Formulate: Water-soluble powder integrates seamlessly into aqueous systems and emulsions.
Natural & Sustainable: Derived from peach and pear plant gums to align with clean, botanical ingredient preferences.

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Benefits	Barrier Repair, Deep Hydration, Exfoliants, Moisturizing & Hydration
INCI Name	D-Galactose
Usage Rate	1%-5%
Active Type	Biotech/Fermentation Actives, Botanical Extracts & Phytoactives, Other Botanical Extracts, Probiotics/Postbiotics
Solubility	Water-Soluble
Application Area	Body, Face, Scalp
Physical Form	Powder
Certifications	Cruelty-Free, Natural (ISO 16128), Non-GMO, Vegan

Frequently Asked Questions About AccessCARE DGT

D-Galactose is a monosaccharide (simple sugar) naturally found in plants, fruits, and milk. AccessCARE DGT is derived from plant sources, specifically peach and pear gums, providing a pure, vegan-friendly active for cosmetic formulations.

It acts as a humectant for deep hydration, offers very gentle exfoliation to improve texture and brightness, and functions as a prebiotic to support a healthy skin microbiome and barrier.

The typical usage rate is 1% to 5%, depending on the desired intensity of hydration, exfoliation, and prebiotic support.

No. Its exfoliating action is much gentler than AHAs like Glycolic Acid, making it suitable for daily-use products and sensitive skin where mild renewal is desired.

Yes. It is highly compatible with humectants (e.g., hyaluronic acid), barrier-supporting ingredients (e.g., niacinamide and ceramides), and botanical extracts.

A prebiotic serves as a food source for beneficial skin bacteria. By nourishing these microorganisms, it helps them thrive, which strengthens the skin’s natural defenses and supports a healthy, balanced barrier.

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