A sugar alcohol used as a humectant and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Lactitol (4-O-beta-D-galactopyranosyl-D-glucitol) is a sugar alcohol obtained by hydrogenation of lactose. It is also used as a sweetener in food (E 966). CosIng lists it as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Found in creams, serums, toners 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 label does not show the concentration used.
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 (10)
- Rice Proteins + Linden Shampoo · KORRES
- Pure Greek Olive Nourishing Shampoo · KORRES
- Aloe and Dittany Shampoo · KORRES
- Równoważący peeling trycho-kwasy + niacynamid do skóry głowy Mohani 100ml · Mohani
- płyn do higieny intymnej wspierający mikrobiom, 195 ml · Tołpa
- łagodzący płyn do higieny intymnej, 195 ml · Tołpa
- Hello New One! wcierka pobudzająca porost włosów · Resibo
- Hydrating Gentle Cleanser + Biome Balance · INGU
- Leave-In Spray Sea Salt Care & Define · Balea
- Moist Care Feuchtigkeitsspray · Balea