Ingredient Library
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
INCI Name:
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
A naturally derived prebiotic that helps support a balanced skin microbiome for calmer, healthier, more resilient-looking skin.
Category
Prebiotic / Microbiome Support
Best For
Microbiome Balance, Barrier Support, Sensitivity, Stressed Skin
Skin Types
All Skin Types, Especially Sensitive or Stressed Skin
Naturally Derived
Yes
Why This Ingredient Matters
Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide is a prebiotic that helps support beneficial microorganisms within the skin microbiome, promoting balance, comfort, and healthier-looking skin.
Why Formulation Matters
A healthy skin microbiome depends on balance rather than a single ingredient.
Luzern combines Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide with postbiotics, barrier-supporting lipids, Niacinamide, and soothing botanicals for a more complete approach to skin resilience.
How Luzern Uses It
Serum Absolut Recovery
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combines Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide with Lactobacillus-derived postbiotics, Niacinamide, lipids, Hyaluronic Acid, and Swiss botanicals to support microbiome balance, barrier strength, and skin comfort.