A natural plant-derived ingredient that creates a lightweight, breathable layer on skin or hair. Helps products adhere better and provides a smooth, polished finish.
CAS #
9040-27-1
Form
Powder
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Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Improves Elasticity
Antioxidant
Protects skin from free radical damage caused by UV, pollution, and stress
Anti-Inflammatory
Creates protective layer
Traditional Use
A polysaccharide derived from plant cell walls, used in contemporary skincare for its film-forming and hydrating properties based on modern biochemical research.