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Acacia Senegal Gum
Acacia Senegal Gum
A plant gum that thickens water-based formulas and leaves a light, tightening film as it dries.
What it does
Acacia senegal gum is a polysaccharide tapped from acacia trees. It thickens water-based formulas, helps suspend particles, and forms a thin film that gives a temporary tightening, smoothing feel as it dries. It is a texture-and-film ingredient rather than an active.
Also known as
gum arabic, acacia gum
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