A formula helper, also known as gum arabic, derived from the African Acacia tree. It is used in skincare formulas due to its good adhesive and film-forming properties.
Functions
Fragrance,
Fragrance
Fragrance ingredients add scent to a product or hide ('mask') the undesired aroma of other ingredients.
Fragrance,
Fragrance
Fragrance ingredients add scent to a product or hide ('mask') the undesired aroma of other ingredients.
Adhesive,
Adhesive
Adhesive – allows products to better stick to the skin.
Adhesive,
Adhesive
Adhesive – allows products to better stick to the skin.
Film-Forming
Film-Forming
Film-forming – creates a film to increase wear time.
Film-Forming
Film-Forming
Film-forming – creates a film to increase wear time.
Origin
Botanical
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Botanical
Botanical
Ingredients derived from plants, mosses, and lichens: extracts, oils, powders, juices and other types of processed plant materials.
Acacia senegal gum, a white powder also known as gum arabic, is a naturally occurring ingredient harvested from the African Acacia tree. It is used in skincare formulas due to its good adhesive and film-forming properties.
Gum arabic is a hardened sap when harvested from the acacia tree. The sap forms clear, amber, or reddish-brown colored clumps once it has hardened, which can then be ground into an off-white or yellow powder. It is soluble in water and comprised of various polysaccharides and glycoproteins.
Science
1
Randall, R. C., Phillips, G. O., & Williams, P. A. (1989). Fractionation and characterization of gum from Acacia senegal. Food hydrocolloids, 3(1), 65-75.
