Ingredient
APHANOTHECE SACRUM POLYSACCHARIDES
Substance information
(Poly-)saccharides are carbohydrates.
Function(s) of this ingredient in cosmetic products
CHELATING
Binds metal ions which could negatively affect the stability and / or appearance of cosmetics
DISPERSING
Facilitates the dispersion of solids in liquids
EMULSION STABILISING
Supports emulsion formation and improves product stability
FILM FORMING
Produces a continuous film on skin, hair and / or nails
HUMECTANT
Holds and retains moisture in cosmetic products
SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT
Preserves skin moisture
SKIN PROTECTING
Protects the skin from external influences
SLIP MODIFIER
Enhancing the flow properties of ingredients
VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products
Origin
plant (Information may exclusively reflect the status at initial entry of this ingredient into the relevant INCI dictionary; technological progress may have added new manufacturing options based on substances of different origin)
Belongs to the following substance groups
Regulating cosmetics
Cosmetics Ingredients are subject to regulation. Please note, different regulations may apply to cosmetic ingredients outside the EU.