Alcaligenes Polysaccharides

What Alcaligenes Polysaccharides is & what it does

Alcaligenes Polysaccharides are biotechnology-derived sugar polymers produced by fermentation using Alcaligenes bacteria. They are commonly used as moisturizing, film-forming, and texture-enhancing agents, forming a light hydrating film that helps reduce water loss and gives a smooth skin feel. Because they are large polysaccharides, they sit on the skin surface and act much like a botanical gum or hyaluronic-type hydrator. They are generally regarded as gentle and suitable for sensitive-skin formulas.