INCI name

ACACIA SENEGAL GUM

Gum arabic

A natural gum from acacia trees.

What it is

Acacia senegal gum (gum arabic) is the dried sap of the Acacia senegal tree. It is a polysaccharide that thickens, binds and forms films.

Where it is used

Masks, mascaras, hair styling products and creams.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

Functions

Film forming
Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
Fragrance
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (389)

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