Lactitol
Lactitol is a cosmetic ingredient used as a humectant, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 38 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | LACTITOL |
| Function | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 585-86-4 |
| EC number | 209-566-5 |
| Prevalence | 38 products (0.04% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 390 |
Used in
Face Cleansers 15.8%General Moisturizers 13.2%Shampoos 13.2%Scalp Treatments 10.5%Serums 7.9%Conditioners 5.3%
Frequently asked
- What does Lactitol do in skincare?
- Lactitol functions as a humectant, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Lactitol allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Lactitol?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially face cleansers (15.8% of its uses).
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