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INCI name

TAMARINDUS INDICA SEED GUM

Tamarind seed gum

Emulsion stabilisingViscosity controllingreviewed

A polysaccharide gum from tamarind seeds used as a thickener and stabiliser.

What it is

Tamarindus indica seed gum is the gum obtained from the seeds of the tamarind, Tamarindus indica. CosIng lists it as an emulsion-stabilising and viscosity-controlling ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums, gels, masks and eye products.

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.

The INCI name does not show the molecular weight or the degree of purification of the gum.

Functions

Emulsion stabilising
Helping the process of emulsification and improving emulsion stability and shelf-life.
Viscosity controlling
Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.

EU regulation

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

Products with this ingredient (18)

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