Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Tara Gum Hydrolysate
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum is the hydrolysate of Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
CAS #
39300-88-4
Form
Powder
Functions
Absorbent
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Caesalpinia spinosa (tara plant) has been used in traditional Peruvian medicine and as a natural tanning agent. The hydrolyzed gum is a modern extraction developed for its polysaccharide content and use as a natural thickening and conditioning agent.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR