Fucogel® 1.5P is a purified biotechnological anionic polysaccharide (mean molecular weight 106 Da) prepared through bacterial fermentation. It is a linear structure with a saccharide sequence comprising galacturonic acid, L-fucose, and D-galactose. Fucogel has immediate and remnant moisturizing and restructuring properties, which combine to create remarkable sensory power, providing comfort and softness to cosmetic formulae during and after application. It is available in 1% (w/w) in water.

INCI Name: Biosaccharide Gum-1

Functions: Film Former, Moisturizing Agent

Ingredient Origin: Fermentation

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Halal, Organic

Certifications & Compliance: COSMOS, ECOCERT, Halal, IECIC (China), ISO 16128, Organic Certified

Benefit Claims: Anti-Aging, Cell Regeneration, Highly Restructuring, Moisturizing, Soothing, Strengthening

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Origin
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
194237-89-3

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Baby Care Applications
Color Cosmetic Applications
Hair Care Applications
Sun Care Applications
Use Level
0.1-20%
Recommended Uses
  • Soothing, moisturizing, anti-aging, restructuring and touch care
  • Face, body, hair, sun and make-up care
  • Care for all ages (from baby to mature skin), all types of skin and hair
  • Gel, emulsion, gel-cream, lotion, foaming
Formulation Guidelines

pH stability: 2.0 to 10.0

Soluble in water, glycerin, butylene glycol, 20% ethanol solution

Thermostability: incorporate in the aqueous phase, either hot or cold, before or after preparing the emulsion for the emulsified forms.

Properties

Physical Form

Regulatory & Compliance

Regulatory Status

Authorized for use in EU, USA, Japan, China (IECIC 2015 and IECSC), Australia and Canada.

Technical Details & Test Data

Mechanism of Action

Renowned for being a universal and multifunctional reference in cosmetic industry, Fucogel® owns both key active and sensory properties to easily and quickly access skin well-being. Easy to formulate, melting hair and skin needs, suitable for all types of formulas and applications, comfort and softness booster, Fucogel® is also distinguished for its large performance: short-term soothing, moisturizing, anti-aging, restructuring and touching agent. Fucogel® owes its biological effectiveness from its affinity for fucose receptors in the skin but also from its unique ability to modulate neuronal sensitivity through the ASIC pathway.

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Regional Availability
  • Canada
  • Europe
  • North America
  • USA

Storage & Handling

Preservative System

1.5% phenoxyethanol