A polysaccharide of mannose and glucose.
What it is
Glucomannan is a polysaccharide made mainly of mannose units with glucose side chains, according to CosIng. It is best known from the konjac plant. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning and skin-protecting agent.
Where it is used
Found in creams, serums, masks, cleansing sponges and gels.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not reveal the plant source.
Functions
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
- Skin protecting
- Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (46)
- Hydrogel Augenpads · ISANA
- Aurora Shimmer Body Mist · The Body Shop
- Revolution Pout Lip Gloss Stick · Revolution
- Revolution Glaze Lip Oil · Revolution
- Lifter Gel · Maybelline
- Lifter Plump · Maybelline
- Lifter Gloss · Maybelline
- Maybelline Serum Lipstick · Maybelline
- Lifter Glaze · Maybelline
- Glossy Lip Treat – Chocolate Ice · IsaDora
- Glossy Lip Treat – Raisin · IsaDora
- Glossy Lip Treat – Rooibos Blush · IsaDora