A natural gum exudate from Acacia seyal, used as a humectant.
What it is
Acacia seyal gum is the dried, gummy exudate of Acacia seyal, a tree of the legume family (Fabaceae). It is one of the two main sources of gum arabic, together with Acacia senegal. CosIng lists it as a humectant.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of products, such as skin care and hair care 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.
As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Humectant
- Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.