Gum arabic

Gum arabic is the dried sap (resin) of the Senegal acacia, collected from cuts in the bark of trees growing across the Sahel belt in Africa. It is a water-soluble polysaccharide.

In cosmetics, it thickens and stabilises emulsions and improves the texture of creams and gels. On skin and hair, it leaves a delicate film that smooths and helps lock in moisture. You'll find it in our face and hand creams, body lotion, hair conditioner and styling clay.