Snapshot
- Overview
- A fermented sugar that hydrates skin with a silky, weightless feel.
- Category
- Hydration, Soothing, Sensitive Skin, Barrier Support, Skin Conditioning
- Type
- Humectant
Biosaccharide Gum 1
Biosaccharide Gum-1 is a biotech-derived polysaccharide produced by microbial fermentation. It delivers lasting surface hydration, a silky slip, and mild soothing in serums, gels, and masks without adding weight.
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Our take
Is Biosaccharide Gum 1 a Good Ingredient?
This fermentation-derived polysaccharide provides lasting surface hydration and slip and consistently improves feel and moisture retention in formulas, which supports a Good rating. The evidence is largely formulation and performance-based rather than strong clinical outcomes, so it stops short of Great.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Draws moisture to the skin for a plump, smooth look and helps reduce the sensation of tightness, leaving a velvety finish that layers well under makeup.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Common in hydrating serums, gel creams, and sheet masks to improve slip and lightweight moisture, and also used in after-sun gels for a cushioned feel.
Before you use it
Safety
Generally considered low-risk and non-irritating. Rarely, polysaccharide film-formers can feel tacky or cause mild transient sensitivity in highly reactive skin. No notable regulatory limitations.
Products with Biosaccharide Gum 1
