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The ingredient, explained

Mannose

A primary study examines this ingredient in the specified preparation and setting.

Humectant
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Ingredient guide

What it is and what it does

D-mannose

About this ingredient: EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗

Humectant
Helps attract and retain moisture.

Function definitions: European Commission ingredient function definitions (SCCNFP/0299/00, pages 16 to 20) ↗

Registry functions describe possible formulation roles, not results for a finished product. A dictionary entry is not an approval or a safety assessment.

A closer look

What the research shows

Human oral care research

Mannose-calcium propionate mixture shortened bleeding and healing measures relative to mannose alone.

What this does not tell us

Combination efficacy cannot be assigned to mannose alone; 25 subjects, experimental incisions and short scar follow-up. Cosmetic uninjured-skin use not established.

Sources for this summary. PubMed 40906289 ↗

Research review checked Oct 1, 2026

Bounded review of local candidates, exact-name indexed primary journal/PubMed safety and topical searches; not a systematic review.

Ingredient research is not proof that a product containing this ingredient works.

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Products containing this ingredient

All 15 products ↗

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Names and identifiers

Registry identity

D-mannose

INCI name on ingredient lists
MANNOSE
CAS registry number
3458-28-4
EC number
222-392-4

Sources for this ingredient record