Biosaccharide Gum-1 is a biotechnology-derived polysaccharide cosmetic ingredient produced through fermentation using sorbitol as a starting material. It is used in skin-care and personal-care formulations primarily for skin conditioning, moisturising and soothing applications. COSMILE Europe identifies Biosaccharide Gum-1 as a fermentation product based on sorbitol and lists skin conditioning as its cosmetic function.
Biosaccharide Gum-1 is a complex polysaccharide consisting of sugar-based units. It is produced through microbial fermentation rather than being a conventional plant seed or seaweed gum. Its polymeric structure gives it useful water-binding and film-forming characteristics in cosmetic formulations.
Biosaccharide Gum-1 is used in skin-care products where a soft, smooth and conditioned skin feel is desired. Its water-binding properties can contribute to the moisturising profile of creams, serums, lotions, masks and other cosmetic formulations.
Biosaccharide Gum-1 can bind water and form a moisture-associated film on the skin surface. This characteristic makes it useful in moisturising formulations designed to improve the skin's surface feel and hydration profile.
Biosaccharide Gum-1 is commonly used in formulations designed for a comfortable and soothing skin feel. It can be incorporated into products intended for sensitive, dry or stressed-looking skin, although cosmetic ingredient functionality should not be interpreted as treatment of a medical skin condition.
Skin conditioning is the recognised cosmetic function of Biosaccharide Gum-1 in the COSMILE Europe database. It can help maintain the skin in good condition and contribute to a smoother and softer sensory profile.
The polysaccharide structure of Biosaccharide Gum-1 can create a flexible, water-associated film on the skin. This film-forming behaviour can contribute to moisturisation and a smooth surface feel.
Biosaccharide Gum-1 can also be used in hair-care formulations. Its film-forming and conditioning characteristics can help improve the feel and surface characteristics of hair.
It can be considered for conditioners, hair treatments, leave-on products and other formulations where a soft, conditioned hair feel is desired.
Biosaccharide Gum-1 is suitable for evaluation in serum formulations, particularly products focused on moisturising and skin conditioning. Its water-binding characteristics can complement other humectants and skin-conditioning ingredients.
Biosaccharide Gum-1 can be incorporated into creams and lotions as a skin-conditioning and moisturising ingredient. It can contribute to the sensory profile and moisture-retention characteristics of the finished formulation.
Biosaccharide Gum-1 is used in various mask-type cosmetic formulations, including sheet-mask and leave-on systems. Its film-forming and moisturising characteristics can support the desired skin feel of these products.
Formulators should consider:
Commercial Biosaccharide Gum-1 materials can differ significantly in concentration and physical properties. Therefore, the specification should always correspond to the exact commercial grade.
Biosaccharide Gum-1 is commonly supplied commercially as a liquid or aqueous preparation rather than as a pure dry gum. Commercial examples report colourless to light-yellow liquid forms with slight odour, while exact appearance and solids content depend on the grade.
A commonly reported technical range for commercial Biosaccharide Gum-1 is pH 6.0–7.5. This is a commercial technical value and should not be treated as a universal specification for every grade.
Biosaccharide Gum-1 is described as a polysaccharide containing sugar units associated with fucose, galactose and galacturonic acid. Its complex carbohydrate structure contributes to its water-binding and film-forming characteristics.
Biosaccharide Gum-1 can be used in:
Biosaccharide Gum-1 is a fermentation-derived polysaccharide cosmetic ingredient used primarily for skin conditioning and moisturising applications.
The INCI name is Biosaccharide Gum-1.
The commonly documented CAS number is 194237-89-3.
Its recognised cosmetic function is skin conditioning. It is also widely used for moisturising and soothing formulation purposes.
It is produced through biotechnology/fermentation. COSMILE Europe describes its origin as synthetic/plant, while ingredient references describe it as a fermentation product based on sorbitol.
It is used as a moisturising ingredient because its polysaccharide structure can bind water and contribute to a moisture-associated film.
It can provide film-forming characteristics in cosmetic formulations, although its official COSMILE Europe cosmetic function is listed as skin conditioning.
It is commonly incorporated into formulations intended for sensitive or dry skin, particularly where moisturising and soothing sensory properties are desired.
Yes. It can be used in hair-conditioning and hair-treatment formulations.
A commonly reported commercial range is 6.0–7.5, but the exact specification depends on the commercial grade.
No. Biosaccharide Gum-1 and Biosaccharide Gum-2 are separate cosmetic ingredient identities with different compositions and functions.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to off-white powder |