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[KingstonsMom]

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@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:

Thank you!  

I made reference to this on a post in the Beauty forum the other day because someone was discussing a skincare product that contained xylitol.  In response, another poster tried to ridicule me and say I had too much time on my hands.  

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Well the joke's on them!

While I've always known about Xylitol pet danger, I've never thought they use it in beauty products! I wonder why an artificial sweetener is useful in beauty products?

I was really surprised to see Bare Minerals cleanser and some Kate Somerville on this list.

Thanks for these lists OP!

My dogs have always licked your face or hands, but not anymore!

[Iwantcoffee]

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@KingstonsMom wrote:

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@JeanLouiseFinch wrote:

Thank you!  

I made reference to this on a post in the Beauty forum the other day because someone was discussing a skincare product that contained xylitol.  In response, another poster tried to ridicule me and say I had too much time on my hands.  

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Well the joke's on them!

While I've always known about Xylitol pet danger, I've never thought they use it in beauty products! I wonder why an artificial sweetener is useful in beauty products?

I was really surprised to see Bare Minerals cleanser and some Kate Somerville on this list.

Thanks for these lists OP!

My dogs have always licked your face or hands, but not anymore!

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Info from Truth in Aging on why xylitol is used in beauty products:

Xylitol is a sugar alcohol used as a substitute for sugar in the flavoring of many toothpastes and gums. Xylitol is found naturally in various berries, corn husks, oats, and mushrooms, and is thought to be almost as sweet as sucrose, but with 2/3 the calories, according to Wikipedia. Xylitol is used in cosmetics and personal care products not only as a flavoring agent in oral care products - which also utilize its plaque-reducing properties - but also as a humectant in other formulations. It is thought to help the skin retain its natural moisture and boost levels of hyaluronic acid, a natural lubricant that assists in collagen production. Xylitol is also thought to improve the skin's barrier function and increase ceramide (a natural hydrating compound) synthesis.