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.
Like this ingredient?

Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
Carob seed gum that thickens formulas and leaves skin feeling smooth.
Category
Skin Conditioning, Hydration
Type
Thickener

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Good

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Creates a light, breathable veil that helps skin feel smoother and better moisturized. Boosts slip for a soft, cushioned finish on application.

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.

Comedogenic Rating

This ingredient is not typically evaluated for comedogenicity, and no standardized rating is available.

Safety

Considered low risk for most users; at higher use levels some very sensitive skin may experience mild tightness or transient irritation.

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.

Products with Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Gum

Related Ingredients