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Hydrator / Humectant

Mannitol

Often labeled as: Sugar Hydrator

The hydrating sugar that protects Hyaluronic Acid.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A sugar alcohol naturally found in trees and marine algae. It hydrates the skin and actively inhibits hyaluronidase (the enzyme that breaks down hyaluronic acid in your skin).

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Deeply hydrates and extends the lifespan of both natural and applied Hyaluronic Acid.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Often paired with HA to ensure maximum, long-lasting plumpness.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is an artificial sweetener that feeds yeast.

The Science

It is highly biocompatible and does not trigger Malassezia.

๐Ÿงด Formulations featuring Mannitol