A sweet-tasting, sugar-derived, humectant alcohol that can stabilize a skincare formula and offer some antioxidant and soothing properties.
Moisturizing
Humectant
Moisturizing (Humectant)
Humectants are moisturizing ingredients that draw moisture to the skin, either from deeper layers or from the environment (when it's humid).
Humectant
Moisturizing (Humectant)
Humectants are moisturizing ingredients that draw moisture to the skin, either from deeper layers or from the environment (when it's humid).
Antioxidant
Antioxidant
Antioxidants reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals and prevent accelerated skin aging.
Antioxidant
Antioxidants reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals and prevent accelerated skin aging.
Soothing
Soothing
Soothing ingredients reduce the signs of sensitivity in irritated and inflamed skin. This includes anti-inflammatory ingredients, anti-itch agents, and topical analgesics.
Soothing
Soothing ingredients reduce the signs of sensitivity in irritated and inflamed skin. This includes anti-inflammatory ingredients, anti-itch agents, and topical analgesics.
Other functions
Fragrance,
Fragrance
Fragrance ingredients add scent to a product or hide ('mask') the undesired aroma of other ingredients.
Fragrance,
Fragrance
Fragrance ingredients add scent to a product or hide ('mask') the undesired aroma of other ingredients.
Flavor,
Flavor
Flavor ingredients bring sweetness to a product or are used to recreate various tastes.
Flavor,
Flavor
Flavor ingredients bring sweetness to a product or are used to recreate various tastes.
Binding
Binding
Binding – bonds ingredients together.
Binding
Binding
Binding – bonds ingredients together.
Origin
Botanical,
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Botanical,
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Synthetic
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Synthetic
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Mannitol is a sugar-derived alcohol with a mildly sweet taste. Similarly to sugars, it is mainly used for its ability to bind and retain water to the surface of the skin (which hydrates it).
According to dermatology science, mannitol is also an antioxidant and works well when combined with hyaluronic acid. Another study found that it has mild soothing effects on capsaicin-induced pain and burning of the skin.
Science
1
CIR Safety (2020). Safety Assessment of Mannitol, Sorbitol, and Xylitol as Used in Cosmetics.
2
André, P., & Villain, F. (2017). Free radical scavenging properties of mannitol and its role as a constituent of hyaluronic acid fillers: a literature review. International journal of cosmetic science, 39(4), 355–360.
3
Bertrand, H., Kyriazis, M., Reeves, K. D., Lyftogt, J., & Rabago, D. (2015). Topical Mannitol Reduces Capsaicin-Induced Pain: Results of a Pilot-Level, Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial. PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation, 7(11), 1111–1117.
Humectant
