Biosaccharide Gum-4 ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is primarily a film-forming and skin-conditioning polymer. It creates a light, hydrated surface layer that can help reduce adhesion of particulate matter and support a smoother after-feel.
What does Biosaccharide Gum-4 do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is primarily a film-forming and skin-conditioning polymer. It creates a light, hydrated surface layer that can help reduce adhesion of particulate matter and support a smoother after-feel.
Is Biosaccharide Gum-4 clean?
From a clean-beauty perspective, this ingredient is generally well tolerated and has little restricted-list friction. Sensitization concerns are low, though final tolerance depends on the full formula, preservative system, and use level.
Is Biosaccharide Gum-4 sustainable?
This material is typically made by microbial fermentation of sugar feedstocks rather than petrochemical synthesis. It is a biodegradable biopolymer, with a comparatively favorable profile when fermentation inputs and wastewater controls are well managed.
Is Biosaccharide Gum-4 COSMOS-approved?
It is permitted in COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-organic formulations when the supplier grade meets the standard’s fermentation and processing requirements. Its fit with Green Chemistry is strong because it uses renewable feedstocks, aqueous processing, and biodegradable polymer chemistry.
How does Biosaccharide Gum-4 work chemically?
The molecule is a high-molecular-weight, branched, anionic heteropolysaccharide with water-binding groups that hydrate and form a flexible film on skin or hair. It is usually added in the water phase at low levels, often about 0.1 to 2% as supplied, and is generally compatible with emulsions, gels, and mild surfactant systems.
Last updated 2026-05-13