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Acacia Senegal Gum
Acacia Senegal Gum
A tree gum that thickens water-based formulas — its drying film gives a temporary tightening, smoothing feel.
What it does
A gum tapped from acacia trees. It thickens water-based products, keeps particles suspended, and dries to a thin film that gives a temporary tightening, smoothing feel.
The EU’s ingredient database lists it as a film former (leaves a film on skin).European Commission, CosIng (© European Union, CC BY 4.0) · uses put in plain words by Drop ↗
Also known as
gum arabic, acacia gum
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