Maltitol
Maltitol is a cosmetic ingredient used as a humectant, fragrance agent. It is used in 164 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 3 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | MALTITOL |
| Function | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 585-88-6 |
| EC number | 209-567-0 |
| Prevalence | 164 products (0.18% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 3 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 18,100 |
Used in
Face Cleansers 14%General Moisturizers 13.4%Shampoos 7.3%Hair Masks 5.5%Serums 5.5%Toners 5.5%
Frequently asked
- What does Maltitol do in skincare?
- Maltitol functions as a humectant, fragrance agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Maltitol?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (14% of its uses).
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