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Hydrator / Humectant

Natto Gum

Often labeled as: Fermented Soy Hydrator

The extremely stretchy, hydrating soy protein.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A polymer derived from fermented soybeans (Natto). It is famously stringy and stretchy, and provides massive, long-lasting moisture-binding capabilities to the skin.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Hydrates intensely, improves skin elasticity, and softens texture.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Gives products a fun, bouncy, slightly stringy texture without feeling sticky on the skin.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It smells like fermented soybeans.

The Science

The cosmetic gum is highly purified and completely odorless.