What it is
This ingredient is an extract derived from the fruit (pods) of the carob tree, Ceratonia siliqua, an evergreen native to the Mediterranean region. In cosmetics it is used as a botanical skin-conditioning additive, typically at low concentrations. It is distinct from carob gum, which is the polysaccharide thickener obtained from the seeds of the same plant.
Safety & warnings
As a low-level botanical extract carob fruit extract is generally well tolerated and is not a recognized fragrance allergen or comedogenic oil.
Origin & sourcing
Plant-derived, obtained from the fruit pods of the carob tree (Ceratonia siliqua).
Questions everyone asks
Is this the same as carob gum?
No. This is an extract of the carob fruit, while carob (locust bean) gum is a thickener from the seeds of the same tree.
What is its role?
It is used as a botanical skin-conditioning ingredient.