Explained
Mannitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a humectant and moisturizes the skin. In vitro (not tested on a living organism), mannitol displays antioxidant properties.
When found in aqueous solutions, mannitol tends to become acidic. This is because it loses a hydrogen ion. This is why mannitol can often be found with pH adjusting ingredients, such as sodium bicarbonate.
Fun fact: Mannitol can be found in foods as a sweetener. It can be naturally found in mushrooms, algae, fruits, and veggies.
People also like: Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Glycine
Mannitol is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 1.1% of the products in our database containing it.
What it does:
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Where it's used
Mannitol is most often found as ingredient number 18 within an ingredient list.
These are the categories of products that use Mannitol the most:
References
Products with Mannitol
CosIng Data
- CosIng ID: 35167
- INCI Name: MANNITOL
- INN Name: mannitol
- EC #: Â 200-711-8
- Ph. Eur. Name: mannitolum
- All Functions: Binding, Humectant, Masking, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning
