🎯 At a Glance
🔬 How It Actually Works
A sugar alcohol used primarily as a humectant and a skin-conditioning agent. It binds water to the skin surface and provides a smooth, elegant texture.
💖 Why your skin loves it
Hydrates, smooths, and prevents products from drying out in the jar.
💡 Pro Tip
A staple, highly safe functional humectant.
⚖️ Myth vs. Fact
The Myth
It causes breakouts like dietary sugar.
The Science
Topically applied sugar alcohols are completely non-comedogenic.