Xylitol
Xylitol is a humectant and skin conditioning ingredient. It’s in 225 products on Poliage, most often hair styling, shampoo and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A sugar alcohol. Holds water and is used for sweetness in oral-care products.
What it does
Contains Xylitol: humectant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Xylitol: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 38920, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Xylitol
Wonderskin
WONDER BLADING Lip Stain Activator
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Now Solutions
XliWhite
Lists sulfates
Himalaya
Xylitol Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Zendium Bain de Bouche Biogum
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
Zendium Dentifrice Enfants +7ans
Lists fragrance
Unilever
Zendium Dentifrice Extra Fraîcheur 75ml Lot de 2
Lists fragrance
Unilever
Zendium Junior 5+ years
Lists fragrance
Unilever
ZENDIUM TOOTHPASTE Expert Gums
Lists fragrance
Medicube
Zero Pore Toner
Toner · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
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