Ghatti Gum is the dried, gummy exudate obtained from the stems and bark of Anogeissus latifolia, Combretaceae
CAS #
9000-28-6
Form
Powder
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Functions
Binding
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Viscosity Controlling
Holds Formula Together
Stabilizes Emulsion
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Traditional Use
Also called Indian gum, derived from the Anogeissus latifolia tree in India and Africa. Traditionally used in India as a binder and thickening agent in traditional preparations and later adopted in cosmetics as a stabilizer and film-forming ingredient.