Ingredient
Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Gum
Low risk
FunctionGelling
What it is — Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Gum (INCI of the same name), a natural gum (also known as locust bean gum) from the seeds of the carob tree.
What it does — It is commonly used as a gelling and thickening agent to give formulas body and a smooth, stable texture.
Typical use — Found in gels, creams, masks and other water-based products that need structure; it is also a widely used food-grade thickener.
Who it suits / good to know — Suitable for most skin types; it works on the formula's texture rather than acting as a skin active.
Safety — Rated low risk as a food-grade natural gum with a strong safety record. This is general information, not medical advice.
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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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