Succinoglycan

Genomsnittlig

Emulgeringsmedel

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Succinoglycan omedelbart

  • An exopolysaccharide derived from soil bacteria
  • High molecular weight carbohydrate infrequently used in cosmetics
  • Has emulsifying and texture-enhancing properties
  • Research is also exploring its use in various medical fields

Succinoglycan beskrivning

Succinoglycan is an acidic polysaccharide produced by a bacterial species found in soil. It’s considered a natural exopolysaccharide, a high molecular weight carbohydrate. There’s very little information about its use in cosmetics, but research indicates it helps enhance the texture of cosmetics and offers emulsifying properties. It’s been shown to chelate (bond with) iron, thus keeping it from harming skin. However, as of this writing succinoglycan doesn’t appear to be used in cosmetics for this benefit. Usage levels and the safety of succinoglycan in cosmetics has not been established; however, it has similarties to xanthan gum, which is considered safe for topical application. Outside the cosmetics industry, succinoglycan is also being explored for its usage in the pharmaceutical and medical fields, where it may play a helpful role in regenerative medicine.

Succinoglycan referenser

  • Polymers, January 2022, pages 1–21; and April 2020, pages 1–16
  • ACS Omega, June 2020, pages 15,280–15,289

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Ingrediensrankning

Bäst

Effektiv och bevisad genom oberoende studier. Enastående aktiv ingrediens för de flesta hudtyper eller hudbesvär.

Bra

Nödvändig för att förbättra en formulas struktur, stabilitet eller penetration.

Genomsnittlig

Vanligtvis inte irriterande, men kan ha estetiska, stabilitets- eller andra problem som begränsar dess användbarhet.

Dålig

Det finns en risk för irritation. Risken ökar när den kombineras med andra ingredienser som kan orsaka irritation eller inflammation.

Sämst

Kan ge upphov till irritation, inflammation, torrhet och andra oönskade effekter. Kan ha vissa fördelar men har i allmänhet visat sig göra mer skada än nytta.

okänd

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Inte betygsatt

Denna ingrediens har inte blivit rankad eftersom vi inte har haft möjlighet att granska den aktuella forskningen.