A xylitol derivative used as a humectant.
What it is
Anhydroxylitol is a dehydrated form of xylitol, a sugar alcohol. CosIng lists it as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Found in creams, serums and toners, often together with xylitylglucoside and xylitol.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
Functions
- Humectant
- Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (192)
- Birch juice ampoule · Round Lab
- Edelweiss Prep Essence · The Body Shop
- Revolution Skin Bouncy Barrier Ceramide & Peptide Soothing Serum · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Miracle 10% Niacinamide 4% TXA Serum · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Miracle EGF & NAD+ Youth Boost Serum · Revolution
- Glow Boost Essence · Lumene
- The CC + Cream – Green CC · IsaDora
- The CC + Cream – Deep · IsaDora
- The CC + Cream – Tan · IsaDora
- The CC + Cream – Medium · IsaDora
- The CC + Cream – Light · IsaDora
- The CC + Cream – Fair · IsaDora