Water and hydratorsHydrates
Anhydroxylitol
Anhydroxylitol
A humectant made from xylitol. Helps skin hold on to water, in Remember When.
- Origin
- PlantMade from xylitol, a sugar alcohol from plants.
- Found in
- 1 formula: Remember When
- Also called
- Anhydro xylitol
What it is
A humectant made from xylitol by removing a molecule of water, which is what "anhydro" means. Remember When lists it between xylitylglucoside and xylitol.
What it does
It helps the skin attract and hold water. With xylitylglucoside and xylitol, it forms a trio of sugar-based humectants that are often used together in skincare.
Why it’s clean
A plainly named humectant with one job, helping skin hold water, without oils or a heavy film.
