Ingredient · dataset v56

Mannitol and fungal acne

No known trigger

Why it's not a known trigger

A sugar/polyol humans use, but not a fatty-acid substrate for this lipid-dependent yeast.

Not a lipid substrate (urea-v4 bar).

Evidence strength

Judged neutral — no trigger evidence

Function

Sugar

Checked products with this ingredient (2)

Product types: Micellar waters

Micellar waters (2)

Related sugar

Sources

EU CosIng database — search the INCI name

Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).

Questions

Does Mannitol trigger fungal acne?

No known trigger: A sugar/polyol humans use, but not a fatty-acid substrate for this lipid-dependent yeast.

Does Mannitol feed Malassezia?

No known link: Mannitol is judged with no known trigger. One screened ingredient is not a product verdict — when in doubt, ask a dermatologist.

Is this medical advice?

No. We screen ingredient lists; we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. When in doubt, ask a dermatologist.

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Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.