Tetragonoloba Gum ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is a plant-derived thickener and stabilizer that builds viscosity in water-based formulas. It can also improve slip and leave a light conditioning film on skin or hair.
What does Tetragonoloba Gum do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is a plant-derived thickener and stabilizer that builds viscosity in water-based formulas. It can also improve slip and leave a light conditioning film on skin or hair.
Is Tetragonoloba Gum clean?
From a clean-beauty perspective, it is generally well-tolerated and has little restricted-list friction. Sensitivity is uncommon, though poorly hydrated powders can feel gritty or leave residue in formulas.
Is Tetragonoloba Gum sustainable?
This material comes from a renewable legume seed source and is readily biodegradable. Its main sustainability variables are agricultural inputs, regional water use, and responsible sourcing rather than environmental persistence.
Is Tetragonoloba Gum COSMOS-approved?
It is permitted in COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-organic formulas when sourced and processed according to the standard. It fits Green Chemistry well because it is renewable, water-dispersible, biodegradable, and typically processed with relatively simple methods.
How does Tetragonoloba Gum work chemically?
The molecule is a high-molecular-weight galactomannan polysaccharide, built from a mannose-rich backbone with galactose side groups that hydrate and swell in water. Typical use levels are about 0.1 to 1.0% for viscosity and slip, and hydration is usually improved by dispersing it before adding high electrolyte or high alcohol phases.
Last updated 2026-08-31