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Xylitol

Our database includes 1,381 products that contain Xylitol.

Explained

Xylitol is a humectant and prebiotic. It can help with dry skin.

In studies, xylitol has been shown to improve dry skin. It decreased transepidermal water loss, or when water passes through the skin and evaporates. Xylitol also showed to help improve the biomechanical properties of the skin barrier.

The prebiotic property of xylitol may also help reinforce our skin's natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome prevents infection by bad bacteria and helps with hydration.

As a humectant, Xylitol helps draw moisture from both the air and from deeper skin layers. This helps keep skin hydrated.

Xylitol is a sugar alcohol and commonly used as a sugar substitute. It is naturally occurring in plants such as strawberries and pumpkin.

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What it does

Humectant A substance that promotes retention of moisture.
Skin Conditioning To hydrate and soften skin

Prevalence

Uncommon Percentage of products that contain it
2.6%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Treatments
Cleansers
Position Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 38920
INCI Name XYLITOL
EC #  201-788-0
All Functions Humectant, Skin Conditioning