murphyTragacanth Gum
AKA: Gum Tragacanth
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Not Clean
OriginNative to Iran, Middle East. Derived from gum resin exuded by Astragalus shrubs in the Fabaceae family, primarily native to Iran and the Middle East. Extracted through collection of dried resin from plant stems, then processed into powder or solution form for cosmetic use.
Tragacanth Gum is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
9000-65-1
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Antioxidant Protection
Fights Bacteria
Wound Healing
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