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xylitylglucoside
AKA “Xylityl glucoside, RefChem:904640, Xylityl glycoside, UNII-O0IEZ166FB, D-Xylitol, D-XYLITOL”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
xylitylglucoside
AKA: Xylityl glucoside, RefChem:904640, Xylityl glycoside, UNII-O0IEZ166FB, D-Xylitol, D-XYLITOL
Synthetic · Humectant · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A natural humectant that draws moisture into skin, helping it stay hydrated and soft throughout the day.
Formula
C11H22O10
Mol. Weight
314.29
CAS #
1095751-96-4
Form
Liquid
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Functions
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 modern synthetic cosmetic humectant created by combining xylitol and glucose in the late 20th century. Developed to improve skin hydration and texture in contemporary skincare formulations with no traditional precedent.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR