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December 22, 2025With over 70 years of experience in sourcing and producing natural hydrocolloids, Polygal has developed Polycos – a unique range of natural biopolymers for the personal care industry. Polycos stands for consistent high quality. Their interdisciplinary quality assurance systems, stringent controls, and decades of expertise in biopolymers ensure premium product performance.
In this segment, we highlight some of our top picks from their Polycos range portfolio.
Polycos ECOGUM Clear
INCI: Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba (Guar) Gum
Polycos ECOGUM Clear is a 100% natural, non-ionic, and biodegradable thickening, texturising, and film-forming biopolymer for clear formulations. This unique grade of guar gum provides a smooth texture with a honey-like flow, offers high clarity, and acts as an excellent natural film former. It is suitable for a wide range of clear formulations, including face and body care products, as well as hair styling and treatment applications.
Polycos Soft Touch
INCI: Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch
Polycos Soft Touch is a 100% natural biopolymer with a unique particle design that enhances the sensory profile of any personal care and cosmetic product. It also serves as a sebum absorber, talc and Titanium Dioxide replacer, and natural opacifier in a wide range of products.
It helps mitigate the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, controls sebum and eliminates greasiness leaving a soft and powdery feel on the skin.
Polycos ECOGUM Sense
INCI: Locust Bean Gum
Polycos ECOGUM Sense is a 100% natural, non-ionic, biodegradable biopolymer, offering thickening, texturising, stabilising and film-forming properties. It delivers a luxurious sensory experience with a light, elegant moisturising texture and outstanding lubricity. Derived from carefully selected carob tree kernels, Polycos ECOGUM Sense guarantees the highest quality of locust bean gum. This versatile product is suitable for a wide range of surfactant-free systems.
If you would like further information, have any questions regarding our product portfolio or would like to request pricing and a sample, please don't hesitate to get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you.
