Xylitylglucoside

What is it?

A plant-sugar-derived humectant, typically formulated together with anhydroxylitol and xylitol as part of a moisturizing complex (marketed as "Aquaxyl"), studied for improving skin microrelief and hydration.

What does it do?

According to PubMed, a 2022 study using a novel portable 3D skin-imaging camera found that a cream containing the xylitylglucoside-anhydroxylitol-xylitol complex reduced skin roughness amplitude and the height and area of skin surface plateaus 8 hours after a single application in 18 subjects, outperforming creams containing urea or saccharide isomerate alone on some of these measures (DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/srt.13190). This study tested the three-ingredient complex together rather than isolated xylitylglucoside alone.

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Sources

Evaluation of a new connected portable camera for the analysis of skin microrelief and the assessment of the effect of skin moisturisers

Important disclaimer

This page provides general skincare information and is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Ingredient interactions and evidence summaries reflect published, cited sources — not a personal assessment of your skin. For medical skin conditions, rashes, pregnancy/lactation questions or persistent concerns, please consult a licensed dermatologist or HPCSA-registered practitioner.