Mannose
Mannose is a cosmetic ingredient used as a humectant agent. It is used in 65 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 1,218 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | MANNOSE |
| Function | HUMECTANT |
| CAS number | 3458-28-4 |
| EC number | 222-392-4 |
| Prevalence | 65 products (0.07% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 1,218 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 8,100 |
Used in
General Moisturizers 23.1%Sheet Masks 18.5%Serums 12.3%Toners 7.7%Eye Masks 6.2%Eye Moisturizers 6.2%
Frequently asked
- What does Mannose do in skincare?
- Mannose functions as a humectant agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Mannose allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Mannose?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (23.1% of its uses).
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