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Humectant

MANNITOL

CAS 69-65-8
92

Safety score · 0–100

Excellent

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A natural sugar alcohol found in seaweed and mushrooms — works as a humectant and mild antioxidant. Edible, biocompatible, and one of the safest skin-conditioning ingredients available.

Skin benefits

  • Humectant — pulls moisture into skin
  • Mild antioxidant activity
  • Skin texture enhancer
  • Used in oral and topical pharmaceuticals — well-tolerated

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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