Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
Locust Bean Gum
Characteristics
- INCI
- Ceratonia Siliqua Gum
- Ru.
- Locust Bean Gum
- CAS
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84961-45-5, 9000-40-2
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- EC
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284-634-5, 232-541-5
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- Functions
- binding, emollient, emulsion stabilising, film forming, masking, viscosity controlling
Who it's for
Description
Ceratonia Siliqua Gum is a plant-derived thickening and film-forming ingredient made from the seeds of the carob tree. In cosmetics, you’ll usually see it used to improve texture, help formulas feel smoother, and give products a more cushiony, gel-like slip. It can also create a light film on the skin or hair, which helps reduce the feel of dryness and can make products spread more evenly.
For skin, it’s most often valued in moisturizers, masks, cleansers, and lotions as a stabilizer and texture booster rather than as an active treatment ingredient. For hair, it can help conditioners and styling products feel more conditioning and easier to distribute, with a soft, touchable finish. People who like plant-based formulas or richer, more elegant textures may especially appreciate it.
Caveat: Ceratonia Siliqua Gum is generally a support ingredient, so it won’t replace humectants, emollients, or targeted actives. In some formulas, its film-forming nature may feel a bit heavy if you prefer very lightweight products. As always, how it performs depends on the full formula, not the ingredient alone.
Products with Ceratonia Siliqua Gum (873 total)
Most often found in Petitfee products (29 items)
