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Hydrator / Humectant

Xylitol

Often labeled as: Birch Sugar

The sugar that destroys bacterial biofilms.

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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 known for its ability to dismantle "biofilms" (the protective shields bacteria build). It hydrates while keeping the skin incredibly clean.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Boosts barrier function, increases hyaluronic acid production, and fights bad bacteria.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Often found in "Aquaxyl," a patented, highly effective hydration complex.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is only an artificial sweetener.

The Science

In dermatology, it is a highly respected humectant and microbiome regulator.

๐Ÿงด Formulations featuring Xylitol

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Prebiotic Hydra Plus Essence Water
Aiken
Prebiotic Hydra Plus Essence Water
Toner

A breathtakingly loaded drugstore essence. Aiken impressively packed 8 distinct molecular weights of Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide, Betaine, Ceramide NP (Ceramide 3), and an advanced prebiotic microbiome complex into a single affordable water. Because it incorporates extremely light silicones and emollient esters, it acts almost like a liquid moisturizer, creating an instant silky seal that locks water into the stratum corneum.

โ˜… 8.8
Calming Micellar H2O Toner
Dr Anne
Calming Micellar H2O Toner
Cleanser

A highly advanced micellar liquid functioning as a cleansing toner. It relies on a gentle but highly effective blend of Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside to encapsulate and lift daily makeup and SPF without stripping native lipids. By saturating the formula with hydrating sugars (Xylitylglucoside, Xylitol) and a mineral complex (Zinc, Copper, Magnesium), it actively remineralizes the skin immediately during the wiping phase safely.

โ˜… 9.6
Prebiotic 10% Hydra Plus & Niacinamide Serum
Aiken
Prebiotic 10% Hydra Plus & Niacinamide Serum
Serum

A highly concentrated barrier-repair and brightening fluid. By utilizing a clinical 10 percent load of Niacinamide alongside a massive hydrating sugar complex (Xylitol, Anhydroxylitol), it actively rebuilds the moisture mantle while aggressively halting melanin transport. The inclusion of Sclareolide acts as a botanical brightening booster. It completely bypasses heavy silicones, leaving a weightless, highly permeable serum matrix.

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Botanical Micellar H2O
Dr Anne
Botanical Micellar H2O
Cleanser

A highly advanced and deeply hydrating micellar liquid. It relies on a gentle but highly effective blend of mild glucosides to encapsulate and lift heavy makeup and SPF without stripping native lipids. By saturating the formula with an elite 7-botanical complex (including Centella Asiatica, Green Tea, and Licorice Root) alongside Hyaluronic Acid and hydrating sugars, it intensely soothes the skin immediately during the wiping phase safely.