Humectants

Mannitol

Mannitol is an INCI name in the humectants family. Humectants are used to attract or retain water and support the feel of hydration in a cosmetic formula.

INCI name

Mannitol

Cosmetic descriptors

  • Humectants

Ingredient family

Humectants

How to read Mannitol in a formula

Mannitol is an INCI name in the humectants family. Humectants are used to attract or retain water and support the feel of hydration in a cosmetic formula.

Its place in the list helps describe the declared sequence, but it cannot reveal an exact percentage on its own. Vehicle, pH, concentration, combinations, directions and product type all shape the ingredient's practical role.

What this record cannot establish

This page does not certify safety, efficacy, natural origin, allergy absence or suitability for a skin condition. Those questions require the finished product, its intended use and, where appropriate, advice from a qualified healthcare professional.

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