Sterculia urens gum
Ingredient type: TEXTURE
✨ Role: Sterculia gum is used mainly for its thickening and stabilizing properties in cosmetic formulations. It helps improve the consistency and texture of products, offering a more pleasant application on the skin.
Ingredient type: Emulsifier
Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use.
✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is plant-based.
✨ Worth knowing: Sterculia gum has a good skin tolerance and is usually well tolerated even by sensitive skin. It is used mainly in natural formulations. It is unlikely to be irritating in low concentrations.
Present in: Frequently used in creams, lotions, gels and some hair care products to improve texture and formulation stability.
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