Skin Conditioning

Biosaccharide Gum-3

INCI: BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-3
CAS Not publicly assigned (proprietary fermentation-derived polysaccharide)
Biosaccharide Gum-2 is a fermentation gum derived from sorbitol. It is described as a polymer of alpha.-L-fucose-1,3-alpha-D-galactose-1,3-alpha-D-galacturonic acid trisaccharides, and is characterized by a smaller degree of polymerisation and molecular weight in comparison to Biosaccharide Gum-1
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Biosaccharide Gum-2 is a fermentation gum derived from sorbitol. It is described as a polymer of alpha.-L-fucose-1,3-alpha-D-galactose-1,3-alpha-D-galacturonic acid trisaccharides, and is characterized by a smaller degree of polymerisation and molecular weight in comparison to Biosaccharide Gum-1

Purpose

Function

Film-forming agent, skin conditioning agent
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
MODERATE
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
ConcernModerate
Flags
potential-allergen
Verdict

Generally considered safe; well-tolerated; no significant irritation or sensitization reported at typical use concentrations. Produces a continuous ultra-thin film on skin or hair that provides protection against external aggressors (chemicals, UV, pollution) while maintaining an optimal balance of cohesion, adhesion, and flexibility; reduces flakiness and restores elasticity

US Note

Allowed - not prohibited or restricted; general cosmetic safety requirements apply

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (proprietary fermentation-derived polysaccharide)
INCI
BIOSACCHARIDE GUM-3
Category
Skin Conditioning
Updated
Apr 2, 2026