CAESALPINIA SPINOSA GUM
| CAS Number |
39300-88-4 |
| Chem/IUPAC Name: |
"Tara gum". Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum is a plant material derived from the dried, gummy exudate of Caesalpinia spinosa, Leguminosae |
| EINECS/ELINCS No: |
254-409-6 |
| COSING REF No: |
55166 |
Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum is a natural ingredient that is used as a thickening ingredient in cosmetic and personal care formulations. It is also known by the name Peruvian carob or tara gum. This ingredient possesses the ability to give a smooth and non-sticky appearance to the formulation that it is added in. In its raw form, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum appears as a white powder that is soluble in water and odorless.
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What is CAESALPINIA SPINOSA GUM used for?
Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum can be found in a variety of cosmetic and personal care formulations. It is a natural thickening agent and a good alternative to many synthetic ingredients.
- Skin care: It is added to skin care products because it is very effective in giving a velvety soft touch to the surface. It is also non-sticky in nature and enhances the feel of the skin care products
- Hair care: In hair care products, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum is added because of the smooth after feel that this ingredient has. It also has antioxidant properties that keep the formulations from going bad
- Cosmetic products: It is primarily a thickening agent that gives a good texture to the cosmetic products and makes them easier to spread. It is also a great water binding ingredient that keeps the other ingredients together in a formulation
Origin
Tara gum or Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum is made by grinding the tara seed that is obtained from a thorny shrub native to Peru. It is also known as Peruvian Carob. This ingredient is thus natural and environmentally friendly.
What does CAESALPINIA SPINOSA GUM do in a formulation?
- Skin conditioning
- Viscosity controlling
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