Maltol
Maltol is a tonic and masking ingredient. It’s in 4 products on Poliage, most often body lotion, lip and sunscreen. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
What it does
Contains Maltol: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Maltol: tonic
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 77777, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as methyl hydroxypyrone.
Products that contain Maltol
ChapStick
Classic Strawberry Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, essential oils, silicones
COOLA
Clear Sunscreen Face Stick - Tropical Coconut
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Herbivore
CLOUD MILK Coconut + Maca Firming Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Soap Bar
Lists coconut derivatives
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