Sugar alcohol that attracts water; selective antimicrobial; prebiotic for beneficial bacteria. That’s Xylitol in a sentence – and it’s worth understanding what each part of that process means.
The scientific name is Xylitol. Sugar alcohol that attracts water; selective antimicrobial; prebiotic for beneficial bacteria. This mechanism is consistent across properly formulated products, which means the real variable is concentration and delivery system.
Typical working concentration is 1–5%. Best suited to all skin types skin. Primary applications: hydration, microbiome support, antimicrobial.
Works well with: Probiotics, ceramides, hyaluronic acid.
Also inhibits adhesion of harmful bacteria (S. aureus) to skin surface.