Caesalpinia spinosa gum

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AKA: Tara Gum, Locust Bean Substitute
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Plant-Derived Synthetic
Occlusive
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginNative to South America, Peru. Derived from the seeds of Caesalpinia spinosa (tara tree), a legume native to Peru and South America. Extracted through mechanical processing and purification of the seed endosperm to isolate the polysaccharide gum.
Tara gum. Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum is a plant material derived from the dried, gummy exudate of Caesalpinia spinosa, Leguminosae
CAS #
39300-88-4
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 600)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.002–0.5%
Rinse-off0.03%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2011 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR