Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide

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AKA: May be marketed as botanical hyaluronic acid
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Cassia Angustifolia Seed Polysaccharide is the polysaccharide fraction derived from the seed of the Indian Senna, Cassia angustifolia, Leguminosae
Family
Fabaceae (Pea or Legume family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
85187-05-9
Form
Powder
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Cassia angustifolia (senna) seeds have been used in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine for centuries, primarily as a laxative, though the polysaccharide extract is a modern cosmetic ingredient developed to provide hydration and skin conditioning properties.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
Dermal absorption: 2%. Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 680).
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory2 listings →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR