Pro-Xylane
On the label: Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol · Active
What it is
A sugar-derived molecule used by one large cosmetics group in its anti-ageing lines; the name is a trademark.
Actives: Actives are the ingredients a product is built around: acids, retinoids, vitamins and the like.
Wikidata: Chemical compound. Q27260499 →
In the research
11 PubMed papers mention it with skin, cosmetics or hair; the three most recent:
- Skin barrier repairing and anti-aging effects evaluation of a comprehensive topical regimen incorporating niacinamide, Pro-Xylane, and panthenol after PicoWay laser: a randomized c · Lasers in medical science, 2026
- Pro-Xylane alleviates ultraviolet-induced skin senescence through SGK1-mediated p21 ubiquitination and subcellular translocation · Mechanisms of ageing and development, 2026
- The Application of a Formulation Containing Hydroxypropyl Tetrahydropyrantriol and Niacinamide to Augment Anti-aging Benefits in a Double-blind, Randomized Nonablative Laser Treatm · The Journal of clinical and aesthetic dermatology, 2025
A paper is a paper, not a verdict: titles are listed so you can read them, and a study on cells or mice says little about a cream on a face.
Other actives
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