murphyAstragalus gummifer gum
AKA: Gum Tragacanth Milkvetch, Tragacanth
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Occlusive
Emulsifier
TCM Botanical
Clean
OriginNative to Middle East, Iran. Derived from the resin of Astragalus gummifer, a legume plant native to the Middle East and Iran. Extracted by tapping the plant stems to collect the naturally exuded gum resin.
Astragalus Gummifer Gum is a dried resinous exudate obtained from the Tragacanth, Astragalus gummifer, Leguminosae
CAS #
9000-65-1
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Binding
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Viscosity Controlling
Anti-Aging
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
2 studies / 2 not sensitizing / plus 1 case report (CIR 163)
Not Phototoxic
Human test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 163)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
3 studies / 2 irritating / 1 mixed / reactions minimal to mild (CIR 163)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
6 studies / 3 irritating / 1 mixed / 2 not irritating / reactions slight to mild (CIR 163)
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · 2013 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR