Xylitylglucoside

Xylitylglucoside is a cosmetic ingredient used as a humectant, skin conditioning agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameXYLITYLGLUCOSIDE
FunctionHUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING
Prevalence1,218 products (1.31% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches140

Used in

General Moisturizers 21.7%Serums 17.8%Face Cleansers 8.8%Toners 8.3%Shampoos 3.5%Eye Moisturizers 2.9%

Frequently asked

What does Xylitylglucoside do in skincare?
Xylitylglucoside functions as a humectant, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Xylitylglucoside allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Xylitylglucoside?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (21.7% of its uses).

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