Biosaccharide Gum-5 is a fermentation gum derived from sorbitol. It is described as a polymer of -glucose(structure)(1-->2)-rhamnose(structure)(1-->4)-glucose(structure)(1-->3)-rhamnose(structure)(1-->4) with rhamnose(structure)(1-->3) branching
Effective at 3.0%
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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 fermentation-derived polysaccharide developed through modern biotechnology. Created to provide humectant and film-forming properties in cosmetics as part of the move toward bio-based alternatives.