highly functional polysaccharide extracted from the Larch tree harvested in North America. It is a natural, mild, non-irritating and water soluble polymer which enhances emulsion stability, reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL), and provides moisture control in formulations. This product also promotes AHA exfoliation on skin without irritation, could improve skin superficial fine lines, provides film forming and skin tightening, improves the uniformity and spreadability of a formulation and provides SPF enhancement