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INCI name

HYDROLYZED SCLEROTIUM GUM

Hydrolysed sclerotium gum

Film formingHumectantSkin protectingreviewed

A hydrolysed polysaccharide gum used as a film former and humectant.

What it is

Hydrolyzed sclerotium gum is the hydrolysate of sclerotium gum, a polysaccharide produced by fermentation, obtained by acid, enzymatic or other hydrolysis. CosIng lists it as a film-forming, humectant and skin-protecting ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in serums, creams, toners and masks.

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.

The INCI name does not show the degree of hydrolysis or the molecular weight of the resulting fragments.

Functions

Film forming
Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
Humectant
Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
Skin protecting
Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.

EU regulation

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

Products with this ingredient (9)

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