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- Origin(s): Vegetal, Synthetic
- Other languages: Azúcar de abedul, Açúcar de bétula, Birkenzucker, Sucre de bouleau, Zucchero di betulla
- INCI name: XYLITOL
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 201-788-0
- Food additive: E967
- Organic-compatible (COSMOS Reference)
Namely
Xylitol is also called birch sugar because it is mainly obtained from the bark of this tree. Nevertheless, one can find a little everywhere (ears of corn, bark of coconut and in some fruits ...). It is a sweetener whose sweetening power is equivalent to that of sugar (sucrose), but with 2 times less calories (2.4 kcal / g against 4.0 kcal / g for sugar). In cosmetics, it is used as humectant and in toothpastes one appreciates its sweet taste. The ingredient is not cariogenic (caries generator, as can sugar). Xylitol also has a very low glycemic index which makes it a major asset against hyperglycemia, for example. It is used in food under the name E967.
Studies have also shown that used over a long period, it can have an anti caries incidence, increasing salivary flow and pH while reducing the number of cariogenic bacteria and periodontopathogens.
Studies have also shown that used over a long period, it can have an anti caries incidence, increasing salivary flow and pH while reducing the number of cariogenic bacteria and periodontopathogens.
Its functions (INCI)
- Anti dandruff : Helps fight against dandruff
- Deodorant : Reduces or masks unpleasant body odors
- Humectant : Maintains water content of a cosmetic both in its packaging and on the skin
- Flavouring agent : Gives an aroma to the cosmetic product
- Skin conditioning - humectant : Increasing the water content of the top layers of the skin. Humectants are primarily hygroscopic agents drawing moisture from the surrounding air.
This ingredient is present in 1.61% of cosmetics.
Products that contains it
