Snapshot
- Overview
- A sugar alcohol that draws in moisture for a fresh, non-sticky feel.
- Category
- Hydration, Skin Conditioning
- Type
- Humectant
Xylitol
Xylitol is a water-soluble sugar alcohol and skincare humectant, commonly sourced from birch or corn. It attracts moisture, improves glide and comfort in formulas, and keeps a fresh, non-sticky feel on application.
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Our take
Is Xylitol a Good Ingredient?
It rates Great as a well-studied, water-soluble humectant that reliably boosts surface hydration, stays stable in formulas, and carries a low irritation profile at typical use levels.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Helps maintain skin's moisture levels for a bouncier, cushioned feel, and can offset tightness from cleansing and environmental dryness.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Appears in hydrating toners, serums, and gel moisturizers to aid even application and deliver quick, light hydration.
Before you use it
Safety
Generally well tolerated with a low chance of irritation; a brief stinging sensation can occur on compromised or freshly exfoliated skin. No widely recognized cosmetic regulatory restrictions at standard concentrations.
Products with Xylitol
