INCI name

BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-4

Biosaccharide gum-4

A polysaccharide obtained by fermentation.

What it is

Biosaccharide gum-4 is a fermentation-derived gum which, according to CosIng, is obtained from sorbitol and is a deacetylated branched polymer of L-fucose, D-glucose and glucuronic acid. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums, eye creams and anti-ageing 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.

Functions

Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

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

Products with this ingredient (51)

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