Natto Gum

What is Natto Gum?

Natto gum is the traditional Japanese superfood for your skin—a fermented soybean extract with remarkable film-forming and anti-aging properties created through the action of Bacillus subtilis bacteria on soybeans. This sticky, viscous substance contains polyglutamic acid, a powerful humectant that holds many times its weight in water while forming a protective, moisturizing veil on skin. Think of it as capturing the transformative power of one of Japan's most distinctive traditional foods. It's the skincare equivalent of that acquired taste that delivers extraordinary health benefits once you appreciate it. For dehydrated or mature skin seeking intensive moisture retention with additional firming benefits, natto gum delivers exceptional hydration through its extraordinary water-binding capacity, creating plumper, more resilient skin with a smoother appearance, particularly when layered with complementary hydrating ingredients.

Perfect For

Oily: Neutral effect on oily skin
Dry: Neutral effect on dry skin
Sensitive: Neutral effect on sensitive skin
Combination: Depends on specific formulation and application technique
Mature: Neutral effect on mature skin

Ingredient Interactions

Works well with: hydrating ingredients, antioxidants, soothing ingredients

Avoid combining with: high-pH ingredients, strong exfoliants

Notes: Often contains multiple beneficial compounds that work synergistically with other ingredients

References

Strength: Variable - See literature

Mechanisms:
• Mechanism of action depends on specific ingredient composition