Biosaccharide Gum-2 is a fermentation-derived polysaccharide cosmetic ingredient used primarily for skin conditioning. It is produced from sorbitol through a biotechnology-based fermentation process and is associated with a polysaccharide structure containing rhamnose, galactose and glucuronic acid units. COSMILE Europe identifies Biosaccharide Gum-2 as a fermentation product based on sorbitol and lists skin conditioning as its cosmetic function.
Biosaccharide Gum-2 is a high-molecular-weight polysaccharide used in cosmetic and personal-care formulations. It is a biotechnology-derived ingredient designed to provide skin-conditioning characteristics and is commonly incorporated into formulations focused on skin comfort and care.
Biosaccharide Gum-2 is primarily used in skin-care formulations as a skin-conditioning ingredient. It can contribute to a smoother and more comfortable skin feel and can be incorporated into creams, lotions, serums, masks and other leave-on products.
The recognised cosmetic function of Biosaccharide Gum-2 is skin conditioning. It can help maintain the skin in good condition and contribute to the sensory characteristics of finished cosmetic products.
The polysaccharide structure of Biosaccharide Gum-2 can contribute to water-associated film formation on the skin surface. This characteristic makes it suitable for moisturising and skin-comfort formulations.
The actual moisturising performance depends on concentration, formulation composition and the specific commercial grade.
Biosaccharide Gum-2 can form a thin, flexible polysaccharide film on the skin. This property can contribute to surface conditioning and moisture retention while supporting a smooth application feel.
Biosaccharide Gum-2 is commonly used in formulations designed for sensitive, dry or uncomfortable-feeling skin. It can be incorporated into soothing and skin-comfort formulations.
Claims relating to irritation reduction or treatment of a skin condition should be supported by appropriate product-specific evidence and should not be assumed solely from the ingredient identity.
Biosaccharide Gum-2 can be used in serum and essence formulations where skin conditioning and a comfortable after-feel are desired. It can be combined with humectants, emollients and other cosmetic polymers.
In creams and lotions, Biosaccharide Gum-2 can contribute to skin conditioning and the overall sensory profile. Its polymeric nature can also contribute to formulation structure depending on the concentration and grade.
Biosaccharide Gum-2 can be incorporated into leave-on masks and other facial-care products designed around moisturising, conditioning and skin-comfort benefits.
Biosaccharide Gum-2 can also be incorporated into selected cleansing formulations where skin conditioning is desired alongside cleansing performance.
The polymeric characteristics of Biosaccharide Gum-2 can influence the texture and application feel of a cosmetic formulation. The final viscosity and sensory profile depend on the grade, concentration, pH, processing conditions and other ingredients.
Biosaccharide Gum-1 and Biosaccharide Gum-2 are separate INCI ingredients. Both are fermentation-derived polysaccharide materials, but their chemical descriptions and formulation characteristics differ.
Biosaccharide Gum-1 is commonly positioned around moisturising and skin-conditioning applications, while Biosaccharide Gum-2 is particularly associated with skin conditioning and skin-comfort formulations.
Biosaccharide Gum-2 and Sclerotium Gum are different cosmetic ingredients. Both are polysaccharide-based materials, but they have different compositions and ingredient identities.
Sclerotium Gum is primarily used for viscosity control, emulsion stabilisation and skin conditioning, whereas Biosaccharide Gum-2 is primarily identified as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
Biosaccharide Gum-2 is a polymeric material, so commercial grades can have different molecular-weight characteristics. A published description has reported a molecular weight around 50,000 Da, but this should not be treated as a universal specification for every commercial grade.
Important formulation parameters include:
The actual formulation procedure should follow the technical documentation of the selected commercial grade.
Biosaccharide Gum-2 can be used in:
Biosaccharide Gum-2 is a fermentation-derived polysaccharide cosmetic ingredient used primarily for skin conditioning.
The INCI name is Biosaccharide Gum-2.
Biosaccharide Gum-2 is associated with CAS 283602-75-5 and CAS 758716-52-8 in current ingredient and substance databases.
Its recognised cosmetic function is skin conditioning.
Yes. It is a fermentation-derived polysaccharide.
Yes. COSMILE Europe describes it as a fermentation product based on sorbitol.
It can contribute to moisture retention and skin-conditioning characteristics through its polysaccharide film-forming properties.
It can exhibit film-forming characteristics, although skin conditioning is the principal recognised cosmetic function.
It is commonly used in skin-comfort and sensitive-skin-oriented cosmetic formulations.
Yes. It can be incorporated into serum, essence and other leave-on skin-care formulations.
Yes. It can be used in creams, lotions and other emulsion-based skin-care formulations.
No. They are separate INCI ingredient identities with different chemical descriptions and formulation characteristics.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to off-white powder |