What is "MANNITOL" and what does it do?

Role: HUMECTANT

Family: SUGAR

Comedogenic index: 0

Mannitol is a low-molecular-weight sugar used in the food, medical and cosmetics industries.

Safety and use
Safety profile: Mannitol has a well-established safety profile, studied in the fields of medicine and pharmacology.

Cosmetic properties
Hydration: Thanks to its moisturizing properties, it is an ideal ingredient in skin care formulations.
Antioxidant action: Mannitol also acts as a free radical scavenger, protecting skin cell membranes and extracellular matrix components from reactive oxygen species and UV radiation products.

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