- INCI Name:Polyglutamic Acid
- Functions:Binder, Film Former, Thickener, Humectant, Cosolvent, Viscosity Modifier
- Ingredient Origin:Fermentation
- Labeling Claims:Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora, Biodegradable, Environmentally Friendly, Non-Toxic, Natural
- Benefit Claims:Film Forming, Humectancy, Improves Skin Elasticity, Binding, Long Lasting, Moisturizing, Age & Dark Spot Reduction, Smooths Wrinkles
Tianjin YR Chemspec Technology Co.,Ltd. Gamma Polyglutamic Acid is a natural occurring, multi-functional, and biodegradable biopolymer. It is produced through fermentation by Bacillus subtilis using glutamic acid. PGA is consists of glutamic acid monomers crosslinked between α-amino and γ-carboxyl groups. It is water-soluble, edible and non-toxictowards human, and is environment friendly. It has broad applications in the fields of medicine, food, cosmetics, and water treatment.