Ingredient

Erythritol

Low risk

FunctionHumectant

What it is — Erythritol (INCI: Erythritol) is a sugar-alcohol humectant.

What it does — It draws in and holds water and is commonly used to help skin feel hydrated and fresh; it can also lend a light cooling sensation as it dissolves.

Typical use — Appears in toners, essences, mists, masks and lightweight moisturizers.

Who it suits / good to know — Broadly suitable across skin types and pairs easily with glycerin, hyaluronic acid and other humectants for layered hydration.

Safety — Graded low risk as a gentle sugar-alcohol humectant. This is general information, not medical advice.

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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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