murphyBiosaccharide Gum-3
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Fermented Polysaccharide
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginDerived from sorbitol, a sugar alcohol typically produced from glucose or corn starch fermentation. Produced through microbial fermentation of sorbitol using specific microorganisms to create the polysaccharide polymer.
Biosaccharide Gum-2 is a fermentation gum derived from sorbitol. It is described as a polymer of alpha.-L-fucose-1,3-alpha-D-galactose-1,3-alpha-D-galacturonic acid trisaccharides, and is characterized by a smaller degree of polymerisation and molecular weight in comparison to Biosaccharide Gum-1
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant (CIR report on the ingredient group)
CIR report statement covering this group of ingredients / not tested individually (CIR 611)
Not a Sensitizer (CIR report on the ingredient group)
CIR report statement covering this group of ingredients / not tested individually (CIR 611)
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2016
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR