INCI name

ACACIA SENEGAL GUM EXTRACT

Gum arabic extract

An extract of gum arabic used to control viscosity.

What it is

Acacia senegal gum extract is an extract of the gum of the gum arabic tree, Acacia senegal. CosIng lists it as a viscosity-controlling ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums, masks and hair styling products.

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.

It is an extract of the gum rather than the gum itself (Acacia Senegal Gum), which has a separate INCI name.

Functions

Viscosity controlling
Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.

EU regulation

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

Products with this ingredient (10)

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