INCI name

XYLITYLGLUCOSIDE

Xylitylglucoside

A humectant made from xylitol and glucose.

What it is

Xylitylglucoside is a compound of xylitol and glucose. CosIng lists it as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums and toners, often together with anhydroxylitol 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 (193)

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