Schizophyllan ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is primarily a water-binding film former and texture modifier. It helps products feel smoother, supports hydration, and can add light viscosity or slip in serums, lotions, and masks.
What does Schizophyllan do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is primarily a water-binding film former and texture modifier. It helps products feel smoother, supports hydration, and can add light viscosity or slip in serums, lotions, and masks.
Is Schizophyllan clean?
This ingredient is generally well tolerated and has little clean-standard friction. It is not a common allergen or restricted-list material, though very sensitive users can react to almost any biopolymer or fermentation-derived input.
Is Schizophyllan sustainable?
This material is typically made by controlled fermentation using renewable carbohydrate feedstocks. It is expected to be biodegradable, water-processable, and lower in persistence concerns than many synthetic film formers.
Is Schizophyllan COSMOS-approved?
It is generally compatible with COSMOS-natural formulations when made by permitted fermentation and processing methods, while COSMOS-organic status depends on compliant organic feedstocks and certification details. Its renewable sourcing, aqueous manufacture, and biodegradability fit Green Chemistry principles well.
How does Schizophyllan work chemically?
The molecule is a high-molecular-weight, branched glucose-based polysaccharide with a 1,3-linked backbone and periodic 1,6-linked side chains, which supports film formation and water retention. It is usually used at low levels, often around 0.01% to 0.5%, and is known for good stability across a broad pH and electrolyte range.
Last updated 2026-08-17