Film Former
ACACIA SENEGAL GUM EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Gum arabic from Acacia senegal — a natural polysaccharide film-former and mild thickener. Long history in food and cosmetics with very good safety record.
Function
Skin benefits
- Natural film-former and thickener
- Skin-tightening sensory effect
- Long-history botanical
Known concerns
- Possible respiratory allergen in dust form
- Standard food-grade purity needed
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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