Xylitylglucoside Anhydroxylitol Xylitol

MoisturizingBarrier

INCI: Xylitylglucoside (+Anhydroxylitol+Xylitol)

In short · TL;DR

Category

Moisturizing & Barrier

Effect

A moisturising ingredient that helps keep the stratum corneum hydrated.

Concentration

Primary data on a use level are unconfirmed.

Effect

A moisturising ingredient that helps keep the stratum corneum hydrated.

Mechanism

Human studies covered stratum corneum hydration up to 6 hours after application (Leite e Silva 2009, 8 people) and skin texture 8 hours after a single application (Gougeon 2023, authored by manufacturer Seppic staff).

Typical concentration

Primary data on a use level are unconfirmed.

Onset

No study showing TEWL changes over several weeks was found.

Cautions

CIR 2025 concluded anhydroxylitol is safe in current practices of use.

Evidence & references

Leite e Silva 2009 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19250164/ / Gougeon 2023 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36541033/ / CIR 2025 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41243164/ (checked 2026-10-20)

This page is reference information and does not guarantee efficacy. Figures vary by test conditions (in vitro / manufacturer / concentration). It does not indicate pharmaceutical efficacy.

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