A polysaccharide from tamarind seeds, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Tamarindus indica seed polysaccharide is the polysaccharide fraction obtained from the seeds of the tamarind, Tamarindus indica, of the legume family (Fabaceae). It consists mainly of xyloglucan. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of skin care 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 of the polysaccharide.
Functions
- 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.