Prunus Persica (Peach) Gum

Prunus Persica (Peach) Gum is a natural polysaccharide exudate from peach tree bark, used in personal care formulations as a film-forming thickener. It's chosen to stabilize textures, improve slip, and give a soft, hydrated feel on skin and hair.
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Overview
Peach gum forms a soft film that helps skin feel smooth and hydrated.
Category
Hydration, Skin Conditioning
Type
Thickener

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Fair

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Forms a light, breathable layer that leaves skin feeling supple and looking smoother, and can reduce the appearance of surface dryness.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Turns up in hydrating serums, gel moisturizers, sheet masks, and hair styling gels, where it adds glide and a soft-touch finish.

Comedogenic Rating

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

Safety

Safe for cosmetic use when purified and properly preserved; patch test if you're sensitive. Some users notice transient tightness or redness, and tolerance depends on concentration and how well the formula is put together.

Is Prunus Persica (Peach) Gum a Good Ingredient?

Fair, because its role is mostly cosmetic texture and slip rather than a proven skin benefit, and clinical evidence for lasting effects is thin. Botanical gums can also irritate or pill on skin, especially at higher use levels or in poorly balanced formulas.

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