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Galactoarabinan
GalactoarabinanHydrator
A larch-tree polysaccharide used as a film-forming humectant for a smooth, hydrated surface.
What it does
Galactoarabinan is a polysaccharide from the larch tree. It holds water at the skin surface and forms a light, smoothing film as it dries, giving a soft, hydrated feel and helping spread other ingredients. It is a hydration-and-texture ingredient rather than a skin active.
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