murphyHydrolyzed Ceratonia Siliqua Gum Extract
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Carob gum extract, Locust bean gum extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to Mediterranean. Derived from carob tree seeds (Ceratonia siliqua) native to the Mediterranean region in the Fabaceae family. Extracted through hydrolysis of the seed gum, breaking down polysaccharides into smaller conditioning compounds.
Hydrolyzed Ceratonia Siliqua Gum Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
84961-45-5
Form
Wax
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Softens and detangles hair
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR