INCI name

MALTITOL

Maltitol

A sugar alcohol used as a humectant.

What it is

Maltitol is a sugar alcohol (4-O-alpha-D-glucopyranosyl-D-glucitol) obtained by hydrogenation of maltose. It is also used as a sweetener in food. CosIng lists it as a humectant, moisturising, fragrance and skin-conditioning ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, 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 label does not show the concentration used.

Functions

Humectant
Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
Fragrance
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
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 (16)

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