Film Former
GALACTOARABINAN
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A larch-derived plant polysaccharide used as a hydrating film-former and skin conditioner. Inert, non-irritating, with no documented safety concerns in cosmetic use.
Function
Skin benefits
- Polysaccharide film-former
- Skin-conditioning, hydrating feel
- Mild and non-irritating
- Compatible with sensitive skin formulas
Known concerns
- Rare individual reactivity to plant polysaccharides
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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