GLUCOMANNAN
Ingredient type: HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE
✨ Role: Glucomannan is used in cosmetics for its moisturizing and thickening properties. It helps retain moisture in the skin, improving its elasticity and softness.
Ingredient type: Water-soluble
Safety: Yes, glucomannan is generally considered safe for topical use on the skin.
✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is plant-based and therefore suitable for vegan formulations.
✨ Note: Glucomannan, extracted mainly from konjac yam, is well tolerated by most skin types. However, it can be slightly viscous, which may alter the texture of the final product.
Found in: It is often used in moisturizers, face masks, and thickening agents for skin care products.
