Mannan

Mannan

AKA “Mannoglycan, (2S, alpha-D-Mannan, 6R)-2-((2R, 6S)-6-((2R, 5-dihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-((2R, 6-trihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-3-yl)oxyoxan-3-yl)oxy-4”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Mannan

AKA: Mannoglycan, (2S, Alpha-D-Mannan, 6R)-2-((2R, 6S)-6-((2R, 5-dihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)-6-((2R, 6-trihydroxy-2-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-3-yl)oxyoxan-3-yl)oxy-4

Synthetic · Humectant · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Humectant

Occlusive

Skin Conditioner

Synthetic

Clean

Mannan creates a lightweight protective layer on skin and hair, helping products stay put while maintaining a natural feel.

Formula

C24H42O21

Mol. Weight

666.60

CAS #

9036-88-8, 51395-96-1

Form

Powder

State

Beige powder; [Sigma-Aldrich MSDS]

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Functions

Film Forming

Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.

Skin Conditioning

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

Humectant

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

Viscosity Controlling

Moisturizing

Locks in moisture to keep skin soft and supple throughout the day

Wound Healing

Strengthens Barrier

Creates protective layer

Traditional Use

A natural polysaccharide derived from plant sources like konjac and locust bean gum, used historically in traditional Asian cooking and traditional medicine as a thickening agent. Adopted in modern cosmetics in the mid-20th century as a stabilizer and thickener.