Xylobiose

AKA: D-Xylose, GlyTouCan:G41543CB, Beta-D-xylose of xylobiose, (2S, 3R, 4S, 5R)-2-((3R, 4R, 5R)-4, 5, 6-trihydroxyoxan-3-yl)oxyoxane-3, 4, 5-triol
Synthetic
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginXylobiose is a disaccharide synthesized from xylose, a five-carbon sugar derived from plant biomass like wood or agricultural waste. It is produced through enzymatic coupling or chemical condensation of xylose molecules to form the disaccharide structure.
D-Xylose, 4-O-beta-D-xylopyranosyl-
Formula
C10H18O9
Mol. Weight
282.24
CAS #
6860-47-5
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 657)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 657)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.075–0.15%
Rinse-off0.0075–0.05%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2019
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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