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Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum

What Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum is & what it does

Tara gum, a plant-derived thickener that adds body and a smooth flow to formulas. It is gentle and suited to natural systems.

What does Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum do in skincare?

Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, also known as tara gum, is a plant-derived polysaccharide used mainly as a thickener and stabilizer. It helps give lotions, creams, and gels a consistent texture and keeps the formula from separating. It contributes to product feel and stability rather than acting as a skin treatment.

Is Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum natural or synthetic?

It is a naturally derived ingredient. It comes from the seeds of the tara plant (Caesalpinia spinosa), a legume native to South America, and is a type of plant gum. Because it is sourced from a plant, it is also suitable for vegan formulations.

Is Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum safe?

Tara gum is commonly used in cosmetics as a thickening agent and is generally considered well tolerated on skin. It is a large polysaccharide molecule that tends to stay on the skin surface. As with any ingredient, individual sensitivities can occur, so a patch test is reasonable if your skin reacts easily.

Sunscreens with Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum

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