Erythritol

Erythritol is a cosmetic ingredient used as a humectant, moisturising agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 77 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameERYTHRITOL
FunctionHUMECTANT, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number7541-59-5; 149-32-6
EC number231-418-3; 205-737-3
Prevalence562 products (0.61% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Scientific studies77 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches135,000

Used in

Serums 16.2%Toners 14.8%General Moisturizers 14.1%Sheet Masks 8.2%Face Cleansers 6.4%Sunscreens 4.3%

Frequently asked

What does Erythritol do in skincare?
Erythritol functions as a humectant, moisturising agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Erythritol?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (16.2% of its uses).

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