Xylityl Sesquicaprylate
Xylityl Sesquicaprylate is a preservative and humectant ingredient. It’s in 19 products on Poliage, most often deodorant, cleanser and shampoo. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Xylityl sesquicaprylate: used to hold water in the product and on skin and keep microbes from growing.
What it does
Contains Xylityl Sesquicaprylate: antimicrobial
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Xylityl Sesquicaprylate: humectant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Xylityl Sesquicaprylate: preservative
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Xylityl Sesquicaprylate: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Xylityl Sesquicaprylate: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 89227, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Xylityl Sesquicaprylate
pura d’or
Anti Hair-Thinning Biotin Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Birchwood Breeze Invisible Glide Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Act+Acre
Clarifying Hard Water Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Bliss
Clear Genius Clarifying Gel Cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Coastal Mist Invisible Glide Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Dr. Squatch
Coconut Castaway Invisible Glide Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Dr. Squatch
Fresh Falls Invisible Glide Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Dr. Squatch
Lumberjack Lodge Invisible Glide Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Dr. Squatch
Pine Tar Invisible Glide Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Bliss
Pumpkin Powerhouse Resurfacing & Exfoliating Enzyme Face Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, essential oils
Dr. Squatch
Rainforest Rapids Invisible Glide Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Bliss
Salicylic Acid Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Sandalwood Summit Invisible Glide Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Hairstory
Sans Savon Body Wash Charlevoix Boreal Forest Blend
Body wash · Lists essential oils
Dr. Squatch
Sierra Storm Invisible Glide Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Dr. Squatch
Summer Citrus Invisible Glide Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
Kora Organics
Turmeric Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Wood Barrel Bourbon Invisible Glide Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance
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