🎯 At a Glance
🔬 How It Actually Works
A polysaccharide gum produced by fermentation. It creates an incredibly smooth, non-sticky gel texture that glides over the skin.
💖 Why your skin loves it
Thickens products, stabilizes emulsions, and provides a beautiful sensory feel.
💡 Pro Tip
Often preferred over Xanthan gum in luxury products because it doesn't cause "pilling".
⚖️ Myth vs. Fact
The Myth
It suffocates the skin.
The Science
It forms a highly breathable, hydrating matrix on the surface.
