The ingredient, explained

Galactoarabinan

An institutional final expert safety assessment covers exact galactoarabinan in cosmetic uses.

HumectantFilm forming

Ingredient guide

What it is and what it does

Galactoarabinan has a recorded film-forming role. That means it can leave a continuous layer on a surface after a product is applied.

About this ingredient: CosIng identity and functions via Open Beauty Facts ↗ · European Commission ingredient function definitions ↗

Humectant: Helps attract and retain moisture.
Film forming: Leaves a continuous layer on skin, hair or nails after application.

Function definitions: European Commission ingredient function definitions (SCCNFP/0299/00, pages 16 to 20) ↗

Registry functions describe possible formulation roles, not results for a finished product. A dictionary entry is not an approval or a safety assessment.

A closer look

What the research shows

Safety assessment

Final CIR report includes galactoarabinan in the list judged safe for the cosmetic practices and concentrations described.

What this does not tell us

Institutional final expert report, not a journal article or human trial. Group safety assessment includes read-across, preparation and impurity conditions. It does not establish moisturizing efficacy.

Sources for this summary. Published source ↗

Research review checked Oct 1, 2026

Bounded exact-name search and full-text review of issued final CIR polysaccharide gums report, including ingredient table and final conclusion.