Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Sclerotium Gum Hydrolysate
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Humectant
Occlusive
Barrier Support
Not Clean
Hydrolyzed Sclerotium Gum is the hydrolysate of Sclerotium Gum derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
Effective at 1.0%
CAS #
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Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Skin Protecting
Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.
Nourishes & Protects
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A modern biotechnological ingredient developed through fermentation in the late 20th century. Created as a natural thickening and film-forming agent to replace synthetic polymers in cosmetics.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.003%
2.0%
0%3%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.01-0.1 | 0.005-0.5 | 0.003-2
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR