Thickener
ALGIN/PULLULAN/XANTHAN GUM/ASTRAGALUS GUMMIFER GUM CROSSPOLYMER
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A crosslinked blend of four food-grade natural gums (algin, pullulan, xanthan, tragacanth) used as a thickener and film former. Parent gums are all well tolerated.
Skin benefits
- Crosslinked natural-gum film former
- Algin, pullulan, xanthan and tragacanth blend
- Excellent texture and skin feel
- All food-grade parent polysaccharides
Known concerns
- Crosspolymer chemistry not always disclosed
- Possible mild stickiness
- Rare gum sensitization
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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