Thickener
Gellan Gum
A fermentation-derived polysaccharide used as a natural thickener and gel-former in cosmetic formulas.
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✓ Safe
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5
What is it?
Gellan Gum is a polysaccharide produced through bacterial fermentation, used as a natural thickener and gel-forming agent across food and cosmetic applications.
Used in gels, serums, and masks to build a smooth, stable texture from a naturally derived source.
Key Benefits
Effective natural thickening
Helps formulas achieve a smooth, stable gel consistency.
Suitable for
Main Actions
When it may be insufficient
It has no direct skincare benefit of its own — its role is entirely about formula texture.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Gellan Gum do for skin?
Used in gels, serums, and masks to build a smooth, stable texture from a naturally derived source.
Who should use Gellan Gum?
Gellan Gum is suitable for: all skin types — a formulation aid, not a direct active.
Are there any warnings about Gellan Gum?
It has no direct skincare benefit of its own — its role is entirely about formula texture.
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