Fucogel®
INCI Name: Biosaccharide Gum-1
Fucogel® acts as a soothing, moisturizing, anti-aging, sensory enhancer and restructuring agent. It is an anionic polysaccharide of linear structure obtained by bacterial fermentation, composed of galacturonic acid, L-fucose and D-galactose. Given its ability both to form a film on the skin surface but also on hair and, also to capture water molecules, it possesses immediate and residual moisturizing and restructuring properties combined with a remarkable sensory power, providing comfort and softness to cosmetic formula during and after application.
It contains phenoxyethanol as preservative.
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Helps soothe inflamed or acne-prone skin. Protects the skin with antioxidants.
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A skin care ingredient that helps the skin retain water and thus stay pleasantly hydrated.
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Strengthens barrier function and reduces transepidermal water loss.
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Biosaccharide Gum-2 is a fermentation gum derived from sorbitol.
