Ceratonia siliqua (Carob) gum

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AKA: Carob tree, Carob Gum
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Occlusive
Emulsifier
Clean
Ceratonia Siliqua (Carob) Gum is a cosmetic ingredient used as binding, emollient, emulsion stabilising. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
9000-40-2 / 84961-45-5
Functions
Binding
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Masking
Viscosity Controlling
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Used for centuries in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cultures as a thickening and binding agent in skincare preparations. The carob pod has been valued since ancient times for its emollient and skin-soothing properties in traditional cosmetics.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR