Ceratonia siliqua (Carob) gum

Ceratonia siliqua (Carob) gum

AKA “Carob Gum”

Ingredient

Ingredient Facts

Ceratonia siliqua (Carob) gum

AKA: Carob Gum

Ingredient · Emollient · EWG: 1

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Emollient

Occlusive

Emulsifier

Clean

Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Gum is a cosmetic ingredient used as binding, emollient, emulsion stabilising. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.

CAS #

9000-40-2 / 84961-45-5

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Functions

Binding

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Emulsion Stabilising

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Film Forming

Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.

Masking

Viscosity Controlling

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

Used for centuries in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cultures as a thickening and binding agent in skincare preparations. The carob pod has been valued since ancient times for its emollient and skin-soothing properties in traditional cosmetics.