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Xylitylglucoside

Well toleratedHumectanthumectantskin conditioning

No meaningful concern for most people; irritation is possible but rare.

What it is

Xylitylglucoside is a molecule combining xylitol and glucose units, produced from plant sugars. Like anhydroxylitol, it is supplied to formulators as part of a fixed three-part hydrating system rather than on its own, and its role is to help the skin bind and circulate water.

What it does well

  • Helps the skin hold and distribute water

    The blend it belongs to is promoted for strengthening the skin's water reserves and improving water flow between skin layers. Independent published trials on the individual component are lacking.

    Limited evidence

Worth knowing

  • Little independent evidence, though no safety signals

    No safety concerns have been identified and it is not a recognised sensitiser. As with the rest of the blend, the efficacy data is mostly supplier-generated.

    Matters most toAnyone choosing a product specifically for this ingredient.

Where the EU stands

No specific restriction

Permitted in EU cosmetics with no concentration limit. It is not listed in the banned, restricted or preservative annexes of the Cosmetics Regulation.

Masks that contain Xylitylglucoside