INCI name

SUCCINOGLYCAN

Succinoglycan

A polysaccharide produced by bacterial fermentation.

What it is

Succinoglycan is an exopolysaccharide produced by fermentation with the bacterium Agrobacterium tumefaciens. Its repeating unit contains one galactose and seven glucose molecules. CosIng lists its function as skin conditioning.

Where it is used

Found in serums, gels, creams 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.

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 (44)

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