Ingredient
gellan gum
Low risk
FunctionThickener
What it is
Gellan gum is a polysaccharide produced by microbial fermentation, used as a thickener and stabiliser.
What it does
It builds a smooth, gel-like texture, helps suspend ingredients evenly and keeps emulsions stable, improving how a product looks and feels.
Typical use
Found in gels, serums, mists and creams, usually at low levels as a texture agent.
Safety
Graded low risk as an inert thickening polymer that is non-irritating and widely used. It contributes texture rather than any active effect. Patch-test if your skin is highly reactive. This is general information, not medical advice.
Why we grade it Low: Low risk - thickener/film-forming polymer, inert and non-irritating.
Cross-reference
Found in these DHALIORA products
Found in 0 DHALIORA products
Not currently in any DHALIORA product.
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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