What it is
Xylitylglucoside is a natural, sugar derived cosmetic ingredient used primarily as a moisturiser and skin conditioner. It is synthesized from two water binding plant sugars: glucose and xylitol.
Mode of usage pertaining to the discussion below
Topical application in cosmetics and personal care products.
Safety in special situations
PregnancyNot listed as an ingredient to be avoided by pregnant women based on currently available data
Nursing MothersNot listed as an ingredient to be avoided by nursing mothers based on currently available data
Babies under 2 yearsNot listed as an ingredient to be avoided in baby products based on currently available data
Children under 12 yearsNot listed as an ingredient to be avoided by children based on currently available data
Cancer freeNot listed as an ingredient to be carcinogenic or mutagenic based on currently available data
Environmental and Ecological Concerns
Vegan
Natural/Synthetic
Biodegradable
Ecotoxicity
Attributes
ComedogenicityNot listed as an ingredient to be comedogenic based on currently available data
Acne prone skinNot listed as an ingredient to be avoided by people with acne prone skin based on currently available data
Sensitive skinNot listed as an ingredient to be avoided by people with sensitive skin based on currently available data
ConclusionXylitylglucoside is safe as per the current practice of use.
References
- https://european-union.europa.eu
Disclaimer
The above information is based on ongoing toxicology research at CHOSEN’s R&D. We do our best to update the information as and when the latest studies are available. If you have any inputs regarding the above information, please email us at ingredients@chosenstore.in