Glycol Distearate - Mannose

Glycol distearate-mannose is an oil-dispersible blend of a fatty ester and the sugar mannose used in personal care. It's selected to give a soft, conditioned skin feel while improving slip and a creamy, pearlescent texture.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A creamy, pearlescent blend that leaves skin feeling silky and cushioned.
Category
Skin Conditioning
Type
Emollient

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Good

Comedogenic Risk

Low

Skin Benefits

Leaves skin feeling cushioned and silky while improving the sensorial richness of formulas. Can help reduce the feeling of dryness after cleansing or rinsing.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Used in creamy lotions, richer face creams, and conditioning cleansers to deliver a velvety touch and a soft, milky look.

Comedogenic Rating

Glycol Distearate - Mannose has a comedogenic rating of 2. It has a low likelihood of clogging pores but may not suit all skin types.

Safety

Typically well tolerated with a low irritation profile. In very oily or acne-prone skin, rich ester blends may feel heavy, but issues are uncommon. No notable regulatory limitations for standard cosmetic use.

Is Glycol Distearate - Mannose a Good Ingredient?

It's Good for providing reliable emolliency and improved slip with a strong history of cosmetic use, improving formula texture without a high likelihood of irritation, dependable but not exceptional.

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