A plant-based ingredient that creates a lightweight, breathable layer on skin and hair, helping your product stay put while feeling natural and comfortable.
Effective at 8.52%
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
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Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Viscosity Controlling
Antioxidant
Protects skin from free radical damage caused by UV, pollution, and stress
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Creates protective layer
Traditional Use
A modern biotechnological ingredient developed in the late 20th century through fermentation of Rhizobium bacteria. Created as a natural alternative to synthetic gelling agents and film-formers in cosmetics.