Biosaccharide Gum-1

Biosaccharide Gum-1 is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameBIOSACCHARIDE GUM-1
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number194237-89-3
Prevalence794 products (0.86% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches50

Used in

Serums 34.1%General Moisturizers 16%Toners 10.3%Eye Moisturizers 4.8%Ampoules 3.8%Essences 3.7%

Frequently asked

What does Biosaccharide Gum-1 do in skincare?
Biosaccharide Gum-1 functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Biosaccharide Gum-1 allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Biosaccharide Gum-1?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (34.1% of its uses).

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