D-Glucitol ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is primarily a humectant, helping bind water in skin, hair, and oral-care formulas. It can also support texture, sweetness in toothpaste or lip products, and moisture retention in water-based systems.
What does D-Glucitol do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is primarily a humectant, helping bind water in skin, hair, and oral-care formulas. It can also support texture, sweetness in toothpaste or lip products, and moisture retention in water-based systems.
Is D-Glucitol clean?
From a clean-beauty perspective, it is generally well tolerated, low-irritation, and not a common allergen. It is not a typical restricted-list concern in major retailer or certification frameworks.
Is D-Glucitol sustainable?
This material is commonly made from plant-derived glucose, often from corn, wheat, or other starch sources, followed by catalytic hydrogenation. It is readily biodegradable and has a favorable environmental profile, with the main caveat being conventional agricultural sourcing.
Is D-Glucitol COSMOS-approved?
It is permitted in COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-organic formulas when made from approved natural feedstocks through allowed processing. It fits Green Chemistry principles well because it can come from renewable carbohydrate feedstocks, is water soluble, and biodegrades readily.
How does D-Glucitol work chemically?
The molecule is a six-carbon polyhydric alcohol with multiple hydroxyl groups, which explains its strong water-binding behavior and high water solubility. It is commonly used around 1 to 10% in skin and hair care, is stable across typical cosmetic pH ranges, and is not prone to oxidation under normal formulation conditions.
Last updated 2026-05-14