- INCI Name:Aphanothece Sacrum Exopolysaccharides
- Functions:Smoothing Agent, Moisturizing Agent, Revitalizing Agent, Film Former, Absorbent, Viscosity Modifier
- Labeling Claims:Organic
- Certifications & Compliance:ECOCERT, CosIng Listed, Organic Certified
- Benefit Claims:Film Forming, Smoothing
SACRAN is a powder, polysaccharide extracted from “Suizenji nori" which is single-celled organisms that only live together in the pure spring water in Kyusyu, Japan. This product has a very high molecular weight which gives it superior water retaining effects. It keeps anti-freezing water, which never evaporates; therefore, even in dry conditions, it has a superior moisturizing effect. In addition, it may make a film on the skin; however, its thixotropy property, fluid is thick under normal conditions but flows once shaken or stressed. When SACRAN is applied on the skin, it become smooth.