Mannose

Mannose

AKA “(2S, Demannose, CERC-802, GlyTouCan:G95531HX, RefChem:1083138, G95531HX, aldehydo-D-mannose”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Mannose

AKA: (2S, Demannose, CERC-802, GlyTouCan:G95531HX, RefChem:1083138, G95531HX, Aldehydo-D-mannose

Synthetic · Humectant · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Humectant

Skin Conditioner

Synthetic

Clean

Mannose is a natural sugar that acts as a humectant, drawing moisture into skin and hair to keep them hydrated and soft.

Effective at 4.7%

Formula

C6H12O6

Mol. Weight

180.16

CAS #

3458-28-4

Form

Powder

State

White hygroscopic powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]

See origin →

Functions

Humectant

A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A simple sugar identified in the late 19th century and found naturally in various plants and fruits. Adopted in modern skincare formulations in recent decades as a humectant and skin hydration agent, though no significant historical cosmetic use exists.