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Hydrator / Humectant

Erythritol

Often labeled as: Cooling Sugar

The cooling humectant that lowers skin temperature.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A sugar alcohol that acts as a humectant. It has a unique endothermic property, meaning it actually absorbs heat and provides a mild cooling sensation when it touches water/skin.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Hydrates the skin and provides a refreshing, cooling effect.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Excellent in summer gels or after-sun care.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is just an artificial sweetener.

The Science

It is highly functional in cosmetics for both hydration and sensory cooling.