Polianthes Tuberosa Polysaccharide
AKA: Tuberose
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Polianthes Tuberosa Polysaccharide is the polysaccharide fraction produced by the cultured cells of the Tuberose, Polianthes tuberosa L., Amaryllidaceae
CAS #
94334-35-7
Form
Liquid
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
Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa) has been cultivated for centuries in Mexico and Asia, valued primarily for its fragrance. The isolated polysaccharide is a modern ingredient with contemporary skincare applications unrelated to traditional use.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
Dermal absorption: 2%. Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 680).
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
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