Ingredient
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Low risk
FunctionSoothing
What it is — Biosaccharide Gum-1 (INCI of the same name), a fermentation-derived polysaccharide (a sugar-based polymer).
What it does — It is commonly used as a gentle humectant and film-former that helps bind moisture and gives a soft, smooth, soothed feel on the skin.
Typical use — Found in moisturizers, serums, soothing gels and masks.
Who it suits / good to know — Generally suitable for most skin types, including sensitive and dehydrated skin; it layers well and can improve a formula's slip.
Safety — Rated low risk as a gentle humectant film-former. This is general information rather than medical advice; a patch test remains sensible for very reactive skin.
Why we grade it Low: Low risk — gentle humectant film-former.
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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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