Ingredient
Glucomannan
Low risk
FunctionGelling
What it is — Glucomannan (INCI: Glucomannan) is a polysaccharide derived from konjac root, used as a film-forming texture agent.
What it does — It is commonly used to thicken and gel formulas and to form a light, smooth film that improves feel and slip.
Typical use — Found in masks, gels, essences and cleansers.
Who it suits / good to know — Broadly suitable and plant-derived; it works quietly as a texture and film-former rather than a skin active.
Safety — Graded low risk as an inert, well-tolerated film-former. This is general information, not medical advice.
Why we grade it Low: Low risk — inert, well-tolerated film-former.
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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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