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Biosaccharide Gum-4
Biosaccharide Gum-4 is a fermentation gum derived from sorbitol. It is a deacetylated branched polymer consisting of L-fucose, 2-D-glucose, and glucuronic acid repetitive units. Its official CosIng-listed function is skin conditioning. It carries CAS number 905593-86-4.
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other● Benefits
As a skin conditioning agent, Biosaccharide Gum-4 is used to help maintain and improve the appearance and feel of skin. Its polysaccharide structure suggests a role in surface hydration and smoothing, though the source provides no further clinical detail on specific benefits.
hydratingbarrier-supportsoothing
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