Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
What Ceratonia Siliqua Gum is & what it does
A plant-derived gum that thickens and stabilizes formulas, giving a smooth flow. It works well alongside other gums for a pleasant texture.
What does Ceratonia Siliqua Gum do in skincare?
Ceratonia Siliqua Gum, also called locust bean gum, is a natural polysaccharide from carob tree seeds. In skincare and sunscreen formulas it is used as a thickener and stabilizer to give products a smooth, even texture. It helps keep emulsions consistent rather than acting as an active ingredient.
Is Ceratonia Siliqua Gum natural or synthetic?
Ceratonia Siliqua Gum is a natural, plant-derived ingredient obtained from the seeds of the carob tree. It is the same type of gum also used as a thickener in some foods.
Is Ceratonia Siliqua Gum vegan?
As a plant-derived gum from carob seeds, Ceratonia Siliqua Gum is generally suitable for vegan formulas. As always, the vegan status of the finished product depends on all of its ingredients and the brand's sourcing.
Sunscreens with Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
We rate 8 sunscreens that contain it:
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Kao Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Gel Multi-vitamin SPF 50+ Pa++++
82/100
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Biore UV Aqua Rich Airy Hold Cream SPF 50+ Pa++++
82/100
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Kao Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Gel SPF 50+ Pa++++
82/100
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Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Gel SPF 50 Pa++++ Cool Edition
81/100
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bioregena Baume Solaire Visage Et Zones Delicates SPF 50+
49/100
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bioregena Creme Solaire Special Bebe SPF 50+
49/100
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Acorelle Sun Cream For Babies SPF 50+ Bio
49/100
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Acorelle Crema Solar Bebés SPF 50+ Bio
49/100