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| Description: | Natural, multifunctional polysaccharide (polymeric sugar called Arabinogalactan) obtained from the Eastern Larch Tree (larex larcinia) heartwood from trees which are grown in the United States. Offers multiple functional benefits for skin care and sun care products. Composed of 90-100% Galactoarabinan and 5-10% of water. Molecular weight 20,000 Daltons. Viscosity in 5% water: 5.0 CPS. |
| Benefits: | Reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) & provides long lasting moisturizationImproves skin appearance & decreases appearance of superficial fine linesReduces emulsion particle size to enhance emulsion uniformity and promote stabilityFacilitates uniform aqueous dispersion of pigments and particulate materialsDemonstrates SPF enhancement of sunscreens by smaller droplet size of emulsion & improved pigment dispersion (depending on the type and concentration of sunscreens used in a formula, the SPF can be increased by 25-55% by adding 5% of galactoarabinan) |
| Use: | Add to the water phase of formulas and mix well. Typical use level 0.5-2%. For SPF enhancement & skin-tightening 5%. For external use only. |
| Applications: | Anti-wrinkle & anti-aging moisturizing lotions, creams, & serums. Sun care products, makeup products & other color cosmetics. |
| Product Number: | RUIOL320 |
| INCI: | Galactoarabinan |
| Composition: | Galactoarabinan, water |
| PurityGrade: | No purity grade applicable |
| Appearance: | Off-white to tan powder, slightly aromatic. |
| Solubility: | Water-soluble |
| Storage: | Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature |
| Country: | USA |
| Animal: | Not animal tested |
| GMO: | GMO-free |
| Vegan: | Yes |
| HS: | 3304995000 |