Anhydroglucitol

Anhydroglucitol

AKA “5-Anhydro-D-glucitol, 5-Anhydroglucitol, 5-Anhydro-D-sorbitol, 5-ANHYDROSORBITOL, Aceritol, (2R, 5S)-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3, D-Glucitol”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Anhydroglucitol

AKA: 5-Anhydro-D-glucitol, 5-Anhydroglucitol, 5-Anhydro-D-sorbitol, 5-ANHYDROSORBITOL, Aceritol, (2R, 5S)-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-3, D-Glucitol

Synthetic · Humectant · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Humectant

Skin Conditioner

Synthetic

Clean

A natural sugar derived ingredient that deeply hydrates skin while helping to maintain moisture balance. It also supports a healthy-looking complexion by conditioning and nourishing the skin barrier.

Formula

C6H12O5

Mol. Weight

164.16

CAS #

154-58-5

Form

Liquid

State

Solid

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Functions

Antiplaque

Humectant

A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A synthetic polyol developed for cosmetic applications in the late 20th century. Designed as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent to improve moisture retention without the stickiness of glycerin.