Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide
What Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide is & what it does
Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide is a plant-derived gum extracted from tamarind seeds. It is commonly used as a thickener, film former, and humectant that can give a smooth, hydrating slip and is sometimes positioned as a botanical hyaluronic-acid alternative. It provides no UV protection and appears in a small number of products.
What is Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide?
It is a plant-derived gum extracted from tamarind seeds. It is commonly used as a thickener, film former, and humectant.
What does Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide do in skincare?
It thickens formulas and adds a smooth, hydrating slip, and is sometimes positioned as a botanical alternative to hyaluronic acid. It does not provide UV protection.
Is Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide safe?
It is generally considered gentle and well tolerated in cosmetics, with no specific concerns flagged for it in this catalog.
Sunscreens with Tamarindus Indica Seed Polysaccharide
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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Hada Labo 50 Megumi Anti-Uv Cream Spf 50+ Pa++++
79/100
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Skin79 Non-Chemical Sunblock Spf 50 Pa++++
78/100
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M-61 Hydraboost Moisturizer SPF 30
68/100