Hydrolyzed Ceratonia Siliqua Gum Extract
AKA “Carob gum extract, Locust bean gum extract
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Hydrolyzed ceratonia siliqua gum extract
AKA: Carob gum extract, Locust bean gum extract
Extract · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Extract
Not Clean
Hydrolyzed Ceratonia Siliqua Gum Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
84961-45-5
Form
Wax
See origin →
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Softens and detangles hair
Traditional Use
Carob (Ceratonia siliqua) has been used since ancient Mediterranean times as a food and traditional medicine ingredient. The modern hydrolyzed extract form was developed for cosmetics as a natural thickener and skin conditioning agent.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR