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ACACIA SENEGAL GUM

CAS 9000-01-5 Updated
90

Safety score · 0–100

Excellent

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Gum arabic — the dried sap of the Senegal acacia tree. A natural polysaccharide thickener and film-former with centuries of safe food and cosmetic use behind it.

Skin benefits

  • Natural polysaccharide thickener
  • Gentle film former on skin
  • Stabilizes emulsions
  • Food-grade tolerability

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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