Reply #8: We've tried xylitol and it can cause some intestinal troubles.

[Vinca]

It's an amazing item, though. We use it along with toothpaste on our teeth because it stops the growth of bacteria and makes your gums healthier. This summer I was plagued by a heat rash and what finally cured it was adding some straight xylitol to the cream I was using. Its only downside as a cream is its crunchy texture. I've tried putting it through the coffee grinder to pulverize it and that didn't really work. I'm going to try to find a good mortar and pestle and give that a shot.