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Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract

What Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract is & what it does

Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract is derived from the fruit (pods) of the tara plant, a legume native to South America. In cosmetics it is used as a conditioning and skin-soothing ingredient, and the pods are also the source of tara gum, a related thickening agent. The extract is valued for its naturally occurring polyphenols, which contribute antioxidant character to a formula.

What does Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract do in skincare?

Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, from the tara plant, is used as a conditioning and skin-soothing ingredient. It is valued for naturally occurring polyphenols that give it antioxidant character. In a formula it mainly supports a soothing, conditioning profile rather than acting as a strong active.

Is Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract natural or synthetic?

It is a naturally derived ingredient obtained from the fruit pods of the tara plant (Caesalpinia spinosa), a legume native to South America. Because it comes from a plant, it is also suitable for vegan products. The exact preparation can vary by supplier.

Is Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract safe?

This plant extract is used in cosmetics as a conditioning and antioxidant ingredient and is generally considered well tolerated. As with any botanical extract, people with plant sensitivities may occasionally react. A patch test is reasonable if your skin reacts easily to new botanicals.

Sunscreens with Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract

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