murphyCassia Gum
AKA: Gum cassia tora
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to India. Derived from the endosperm of Cassia tora and Cassia obtusifolia seeds, legumes native to India. Extracted through mechanical separation and grinding of seeds, then purified to isolate the gum polysaccharide.
Cassia Gum is the material obtained from the endosperm of Cassia tora L., Fabaceae or seeds of Cassia obtusifolia L., Fabaceae
CAS #
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Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Binding
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-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 600)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
1 study / 1 mixed / reactions minimal (CIR 600)
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR