SOLAGUM™ GM

The extra thickening and moisturizing natural gum with supreme comfort

Solagum™ GM is a 100% natural origin gum derived from Glucomannan, extracted from the tubers of Amorphophallus muelleri, a tropical plant authorized in China. It provides extra thickening and moisturizing properties, with a pleasant, cushioning and comfortable skin feel. Eco-designed and cold processable, Solagum™ GM is suitable for a wide range of galenics and textures, from gels to emulsions.

To remember

A unique glucomannan, IECIC and Chinese STSC 2015 compliant*.
Combines high naturality and high thickening performance in aqueous gel and emulsion.
Long lasting moisturizing effect in aqueous gel and in emulsion.
Smooth texture with a pleasant, cushioned and comfortable skin feel.

*STSC: Safety and Technical Standards for Cosmetics

Properties

Solagum™ GM provides high thickening properties. Compared to Xanthan Gum, in aqueous gels, Solagum™ GM at 1% thickens 10 times more effectively, without a sticky or stringy effect.

Thanks to the strong hygroscopic property of Amorphophallus muelleri, Solagum™ GM is able to capture and store water to offer a significant and long-lasting moisturizing effect, clinically proven for up to 24 hours.

Solagum™ GM provides a feeling of supreme comfort to the skin, thanks to its cushioning effect and its rich skin feel. It respects the cutaneous microbiota, making it ideal for all types of skin care.

Applications

Skin care

Hair care

Hygiene

Sun care

Make up

Characteristics

INCI name: Glucomannan

Non-ionic white powder
Cold or hot process
Stable on a wide pH range 4 to 10
100 % Natural Origin Content according to ISO 16128
China compliant (IECIC list), COSMOS approved, Halal certified, Vegan suitable
Readily biodegradable (OECD 301B)
Non-microplastic⁽¹⁾

⁽¹⁾ Non microplastic according to the Restriction of synthetic polymer microparticles proposal published by the European Commission on 25 October 2023