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 22, 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
Davids Natural ToothPaste
Lists coconut derivatives
R+Co
DE LUXE REPARATIVE CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Cetaphil
Deep Hydration 48 Hour Activation Serum
Serum · Lists coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Deep Hydration Healthy Glow Daily Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cetaphil
Deep Hydration Hydrating Water Gel
Serum · Lists silicones
Cetaphil
Deep Hydration Refreshing Eye Serum
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Kate Somerville
DeliKate Soothing Cleanser
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Aquafresh
dent lait
Lists fragrance, parabens, coconut derivatives
MARVIS
Dentifrice Jasmin Mint
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
DM
Dentodent Mundspülung
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Dew & Done Skin Tint With SPF20-Linen
Foundation · Lists silicones
dr brown toothpaste
Lists fragrance
Medicube
EGF NAD+ Firming Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
equate antiplaque whitenimg toothpaste
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
R+Co
ESSENTIAL CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
R+Co
ESSENTIAL SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
FORIA
Everyday Body Wash with Organic Botanicals
Body wash · Lists coconut derivatives
Kate Somerville
ExfoliKate Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Shiseido
Expert Anti-Age Solaire Crème Protectrice SPF 30
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Unilever
Extra Fresh
Lists fragrance
Ursa Major
Fantastic Face Wash
Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
CardioSmile
Fluoride Free Toothpaste
Lists essential oils
TheraBreath
Fresh Breath Oral Rinse
Lists fragrance
Signal
Gencives Fortes
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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