Sodium salt of a complex mixture of esters of phosphoric acid and Mannose
Formula
C6H12NaO9P
Mol. Weight
282.12
CAS #
70442-25-0
Form
Powder
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Developed in the late 20th century as a modern humectant and skin-conditioning agent derived from mannose (a simple sugar), created to provide moisture-binding properties in contemporary skincare formulations.