Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum
What Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum is & what it does
Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum is a natural polysaccharide thickener extracted from tamarind seeds. It is used as a gelling, thickening, and stabilizing agent that gives gels and lotions a smooth, slightly cushiony texture and a light, hydrating slip. Plant gums like this are valued as film-forming, water-binding alternatives to synthetic thickeners. It does not provide sun protection.
What is Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum?
It is a natural polysaccharide thickener extracted from tamarind seeds, used as a plant-based gelling and stabilizing agent.
What does Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum do?
It thickens and stabilizes gels and lotions and gives a smooth, slightly cushiony texture with a light, hydrating slip. It does not provide sun protection.
Is Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum safe?
As a natural plant gum, it is generally considered safe and is a common alternative to synthetic thickeners.
Sunscreens with Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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Viorica Vie Anti-Age Lifting Multi-Defender Cream SPF 20
82/100
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Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector Spf 30
56/100
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Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Natural Skin Perfector Broad Spectrum Spf 30
55/100