INCI name

HYDROLYZED CAESALPINIA SPINOSA GUM

Hydrolysed tara gum

Absorbent Skin conditioning – emollient Hair conditioning Skin conditioningreviewed

A hydrolysed plant gum from the tara tree.

What it is

Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum is the hydrolysate of tara gum, a gum from the seeds of the tara tree (Caesalpinia spinosa), obtained by acid, enzymatic or other hydrolysis. CosIng lists it as absorbent, emollient, and for hair and skin conditioning.

Where it is used

Found in serums, creams, eye-area products, masks and hair care.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

Functions

Absorbent: Taking up water- and/or oil-soluble (dissolved or finely dispersed) substances.
Skin conditioning – emollient: Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
Hair conditioning: Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
Skin conditioning: Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (154)

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