Sclerotium Gum
Explained
Sclerotium Gum is a polysaccharide gum made by the fungus, Sclerotium rolfssii. It is similar to xanthan gum.
In cosmetics, Sclerotium Gum is used to thicken the texture and to help stabilize other ingredients.
As an emulsifier, Sclerotium Gum helps prevent ingredients from separating, such as water and oil.
See all 1,474 products with Sclerotium Gum
What it does
Emulsion Stabilising
Stabiliziing emulsion, making two non-mixable ingredients stable
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Prevalence
Uncommon
Percentage of products that contain it
1.7%
Top categories
Treatments
Moisturizers
Cleansers
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
1%
References
Products with Sclerotium Gum
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
78705
INCI Name
SCLEROTIUM GUM
EC #
 254-464-6
All Functions
Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
