Tragacanth Gum
AKA: Gum Tragacanth
Plant-Derived Synthetic
TCM Botanical
Not Clean
Tragacanth Gum is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
9000-65-1
Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Antioxidant Protection
Fights Bacteria
Wound Healing
Traditional Use
Used for thousands of years in Middle Eastern and Asian traditional medicine and cosmetics as a thickening and stabilizing agent. Ancient Persians and Greeks employed it in salves, pastes, and cosmetic preparations for its emulsifying properties.
EWG
4
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
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR