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 23, 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
Naturium
The Smoother Glycolic Acid Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
Moroccanoil
Thickening Lotion
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Tom’s of Maine
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Tom’s of Maine
Tom’s of Maine Toddler
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
toms mouthwash
Lists fragrance
toms toddler toothpaste
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Schmidt’s
toothpaste
Lists fragrance
Guru Nanda
Toothpaste
Lists essential oils
BOKA
TOOTHPASTE
Lists essential oils
Marvis
Toothpaste Marvis Ginger Mint
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
bambaby
Toothpaste Sweet Orange
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Kate Somerville
Travel Size ExfoliKate Cleanser Daily Foaming Wash
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Thrive Market
Triple Action Toothpaste Peppermint
Lists coconut derivatives
Himalaya Botanique
Turmeric + Coconut Oil Whitening Antiplaque Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
R+Co
ULTRA DRY TEXTURE SPRAY
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Peach & Lily
Ultra Plush Rich Cream | Replenishing Moisturizer
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Catrice
Under Eye Primer Stick
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Vegamour
UPLIFT Volumizing Styling Foam
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Laneige
Water Sleeping Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Glow Recipe
Watermelon Glow Dew Shield SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Naturopathica
White Tea Antioxidant & Hydrating Face Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils
Lavoris
Whitening Mouthwash
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Himalaya Botanique
Whitening+ Hydroxyapatite Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Tom’s of Maine
Whole Care Anticavity Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
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