Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Gum
Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
Low Risk
Also known as:Locust Bean GumCarob Gum
Non-comedogenic · Non-irritating
Ceratonia siliqua (carob/locust bean) gum is a natural galactomannan polysaccharide extracted from carob seeds. It functions as a thickener, stabiliser, and film-forming agent in cosmetics. It also has mild humectant properties and creates a pleasant skin feel in formulations.
Benefits
thickeningproduct stabilityfilm forminghydration
Skin Type Guide
Works well for
OilyDryCombinationNormalSensitive
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