Glucomannan (Konjac)

Price range: $4.00 through $32.00 USD

INCI: Glucomannan

Usage Rate: 0.5% – 2%

Glucomannan is a natural polysaccharide derived from the root of the konjac plant (Amorphophallus konjac), prized for its exceptional water-binding, thickening, and skin-conditioning properties. it is a natural, cold processable rheology modifier that enables you to create verified eco-friendly formulations. In cosmetic formulations, glucomannan is valued as a multifunctional ingredient, delivering excellent texture enhancement, moisture retention, and skin feel in a variety of personal care applications.

It is suitable for aqueous systems like gels, fluids and serums as well as novel formats such as patches, jellies and peel-off formulations.

  • Natural Thickener & Stabilizer: Provides gel-like viscosity and stability to creams, gels, and serums, improving product texture without the use of synthetic polymers.

  • Superior Moisture Retention: Forms a protective film on the skin to help lock in hydration, leaving skin feeling soft and supple.

  • Skin Conditioning: Soothes and calms the skin, making it ideal for sensitive, dry, or irritated skin types.

  • Biodegradable & Eco-Friendly: 100% plant-based and biodegradable, aligning with the growing demand for sustainable and clean beauty formulations.

 

Typically used at 0.1–2.0% in water-based phases. Hydrate in water or hydrosols before incorporating into formulas to achieve a smooth, uniform gel. Suitable for cold- and hot-process formulations.

 

  • Moisturizers, lotions, and creams

  • Gel serums and masks

  • Sheet mask essence formulations

  • Cleansers and micellar waters

  • Hair care products (conditioning, moisture-locking)

INCI:Glucomannan 

Use: 0.5 – 2.0%

 

INCI: Benzyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid

Use: max <1.0%

Solubility: Soluble* (see Formulation Advice to achieve complete solubility)

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