MANNOSE

Ingredient type: HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE

✨ Role: Mannose is a simple sugar used in skincare for its moisturizing properties. It helps maintain hydration by strengthening the skin barrier, which helps keep skin soft and supple.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe.

✨ Vegan: Yes, mannose is a compound derived from non-animal sources.

✨ Good to know: Mannose is generally well tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive skin. It is sometimes used to improve the texture of cosmetic products.

Found in: Moisturizers, serums, lotions, and sometimes face masks.