Application of Exopolysaccharides in Cosmetics

Exopolysaccharides are being explored as a safer alternative to harmful synthetic chemicals in cosmetics, which can cause long-term skin and hair damage, including darkening, hyperpigmentation, early aging, and even skin cancer. Commonly used microbial exopolysaccharides like hyaluronic acid, levan, xanthan gum, gellan gum, and cellulose offer benefits such as antimicrobial and antioxidative effects, sun protection, and biocompatibility, making them suitable for use in daily cosmetic products.