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INCI name

ERYTHRITOL

Erythritol

HumectantMoisturisingSkin conditioningreviewed

A sugar alcohol used as a humectant.

What it is

Erythritol (butane-1,2,3,4-tetrol) is a four-carbon sugar alcohol (polyol). CosIng lists it as humectant, moisturising and skin conditioning.

Where it is used

Found in moisturisers, serums, toners, masks and toothpastes.

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.

The INCI name does not reveal how the erythritol was produced.

Functions

Humectant
Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
Moisturising
Increasing the water content of the skin and keeping it soft and smooth.
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 (63)

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