Lactitol
AKA “4-O-beta-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-glucitol, Importal, D-lactitol, lactositol, Lactosit, Miruhen, lactitolum, lactobiosit”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Lactitol
AKA: 4-O-beta-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-glucitol, Importal, D-lactitol, Lactositol, Lactosit, Miruhen, Lactitolum, Lactobiosit
Synthetic · Humectant | Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle humectant that draws moisture into the skin and helps lock it in, leaving your complexion soft and hydrated.
Solubility Very soluble in water
Formula
C12H24O11
Mol. Weight
344.31
CAS #
585-86-4
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Lactitol is produced through the hydrogenation of lactose, a disaccharide sugar derived from milk. The synthesis involves catalytic hydrogenation that reduces the aldehyde group of lactose to a primary alcohol.
Function
Humectant | Skin Conditioning
Benefits
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Lactitol is a sugar alcohol developed in the 20th century as a sugar substitute. Used in cosmetics as a humectant and texturizing agent, valued for its moisture-binding properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Concentration Guide
Industry reports use up to 7.77% across all product types. Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 657).
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR