Biosaccharide Gum-1 is a fermentation gum derived from sorbitol. It is described as a polymer of α-L-fucose-1|->|3-α- D-galactose-1|->|3-α-D-galacturonic acid trisaccharides
Effective at 3.0%
CAS #
194237-89-3
Form
Powder
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Functions
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
A modern biotechnology-derived ingredient developed in the late 20th century from fermentation processes to create natural-origin polysaccharides for use as thickening and film-forming agents in cosmetics.