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Xylitol

Xylitol / D-Xylitol (sugar alcohol)

Safety Notes

Humectant; prebiotic effect (feeds beneficial Lactobacillus strains); antimicrobial against Streptococcus mutans (well-documented for oral use); in skincare, supports beneficial microbiome; skin moisturising; very low sensitization risk

Function & Common Use

Function

Humectant / Prebiotic / Antimicrobial

Category

Humectant

Common In

Moisturisers oral care natural products

Origin

Vegetable (birch wood / corn cobs)

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Xylitol safe to use in skincare?

Xylitol has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Humectant; prebiotic effect (feeds beneficial Lactobacillus strains); antimicrobial against Streptococcus mutans (well-documented for oral use); in skincare, supports beneficial microbiome; skin moisturising; very low sensitization risk

Is Xylitol allowed in India?

Xylitol is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Xylitol used for in cosmetics?

Xylitol functions as: Humectant / Prebiotic / Antimicrobial. It is commonly found in: Moisturisers oral care natural products.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted

Identifiers

CAS87-99-0
EC201-788-0

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