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Pectin
Pectin
A fruit-derived polysaccharide used as a gelling agent and thickener.
What it does
Pectin is a polysaccharide found in fruit. It dissolves in water and forms gels, so it is used to thicken and gel water-based formulas and to stabilize textures. It is a texture ingredient rather than a skin active.
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