Snapshot
- Overview
- Carob seed gum that thickens formulas and leaves skin feeling smooth.
- Category
- Skin Conditioning, Hydration
- Type
- Thickener
Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Gum
Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Gum is a plant-derived galactomannan gum from carob seeds and a water-soluble film former. It increases viscosity, stabilizes emulsions, helps suspend pigments, and improves spread in gels, serums, and creams.
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Our take
Is Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Gum a Good Ingredient?
It reliably thickens and stabilizes water-based formulas with generally low irritation potential and good texture improvement. It performs reliably enough for a Good rating, though it doesn't quite reach Great.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Creates a light, breathable veil that helps skin feel smoother and better moisturized. Boosts slip for a soft, cushioned finish on application.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Common in serums, gels, and cream-gels to provide a plush texture and keep formulas uniform. Also used in makeup to help pigments remain evenly dispersed during wear.
Before you use it
Safety
Considered low risk for most users; at higher use levels some very sensitive skin may experience mild tightness or transient irritation.
Products with Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Gum
