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Humectant

ANHYDROXYLITOL

CAS 53448-53-6
88

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A dehydrated form of xylitol — a tiny sugar alcohol humectant that draws water into the skin and partners with xylitylglucoside for barrier support. Mild, well tolerated, and biodegradable.

Skin benefits

  • Sugar-derived humectant
  • Synergistic with xylitol and xylitylglucoside
  • Skin barrier support
  • Biodegradable

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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