Gellan Gum — Allergy Risk & Safety Profile
INCI: GELLAN GUM
Key Facts
- CAS Number
- 71010-52-1
- Category
- thickener
- Risk Level
- low
- Common Allergen
- No
- Found In
- serum, gel
Is Gellan Gum safe in cosmetics?
Gellan Gum is rated low risk in cosmetic products. It is not classified as a common allergen and is generally well-tolerated by most skin types. Commonly found in serum, gel.
What is Gellan Gum?
Gellan Gum is a thickener commonly used in cosmetic and personal care products. It is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics at recommended concentrations.
Allergy & Safety Information
Gellan Gum is considered safe for cosmetic use. No significant safety concerns have been identified at typical use concentrations. As with any cosmetic ingredient, discontinue use if irritation occurs.
This ingredient is considered low risk from an allergenicity perspective. Reactions are uncommon at typical cosmetic use concentrations. However, no ingredient is universally safe — if you notice redness, itching, or irritation after using a product containing this ingredient, discontinue use and monitor whether symptoms resolve.
How to Identify Gellan Gum in Products
Cosmetic ingredients are listed by their INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) name in descending order of concentration. To check whether a product contains Gellan Gum, scan the ingredient list for its INCI name exactly as it appears above. Ingredients present at 1% or less may appear in any order after the 1% threshold.
Product types to prioritise checking: Serum, Gel. These product categories are the most common sources of Gellan Gum exposure based on formulation data.
Not sure if your products contain Gellan Gum? Paste the ingredient list into the free ingredient checker to scan for Gellan Gum and other allergens automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gellan Gum safe for sensitive skin?
Gellan Gum is generally well-tolerated, even by sensitive skin types.
What products contain Gellan Gum?
Gellan Gum is commonly found in serum, gel.
What does Gellan Gum do in cosmetics?
Gellan Gum functions as a thickener in formulations.
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