Snapshot
- Overview
- A stevia-derived humectant that adds gentle, mild hydration.
- Category
- Hydration, Skin Conditioning
- Type
- Humectant
Stevioside
Stevioside is a natural glycoside taken from the leaves of Stevia rebaudiana. In skincare it acts as a mild humectant and conditioner, helping serums, creams, and lip products hold moisture and feel smoother.
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Our take
Is Stevioside a Good Ingredient?
It rates Fair because it offers only mild humectancy compared with established moisturizers, and rare contact reactions can occur, which keeps it from a higher score.
What it does
Skin Benefits
It provides gentle hydration and improves suppleness through light water binding, though its performance is weaker than better-studied humectants.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
It's used in essences, moisturizers, and lip balms to add light moisture and a smoother glide.
Before you use it
Safety
It carries typically low irritation potential. Sensitive individuals may still experience redness or itching; discontinue use if discomfort occurs.
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