Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum

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.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR