Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum

Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum is a cosmetic ingredient used as an emulsion stabilising, viscosity controlling agent. It is used in 63 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameTAMARINDUS INDICA SEED GUM
FunctionEMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
CAS number84961-62-6
EC number284-651-8
Prevalence63 products (0.07% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches40

Used in

Serums 36.5%General Moisturizers 11.1%Face Cleansers 6.3%Night Moisturizers 4.8%Body Washes 3.2%Eye Masks 3.2%

Frequently asked

What does Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum do in skincare?
Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum functions as an emulsion stabilising, viscosity controlling agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (36.5% of its uses).

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