Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide
What Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide is & what it does
Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide is a plant-derived sugar polymer extracted from senna seeds, sometimes called botanical or "plant-based hyaluronic acid" in marketing. In skincare it functions as a humectant and film-forming hydrator that draws and holds water at the skin surface for a smoother, plumped feel. It is popular in moisturizing serums and masks. It is generally considered a mild, skin-friendly ingredient.
What is Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide?
It is a plant-derived sugar polymer extracted from senna seeds, sometimes marketed as a botanical or plant-based alternative to hyaluronic acid. It is used as a hydrating ingredient.
What does Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide do in skincare?
It functions as a humectant and film former that draws and holds water at the skin surface, leaving a smoother, plumped feel. It is popular in moisturizing serums and masks.
Is Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide safe?
It is generally considered a mild, skin-friendly hydrator with no concerns flagged here. Individual sensitivities to plant-derived ingredients are always possible.
Sunscreens with Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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The Outset Hydrasheer™ 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
74/100
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AHC Natural Perfection Moist Sun Cream Spf50+ Pa++++
73/100
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Missha Signature Wrinkle Fill Up B.B Cream, SPF 37 Pa++, No. 23
72/100