Ingredient · 🇮🇳 India

Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum

Thickener / humectant Support / formulation
What it is

Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum is a polysaccharide derived from tamarind seeds, used in skincare as a natural thickening, film-forming, and water-binding agent. It provides hydration and improves texture and stability of formulations.

Side effects reported in research

Reported effectHow oftenNotes
Mild skin irritationRareOccasional transient redness or stinging, usually in sensitive skin.
Allergic contact dermatitisVery rareHypersensitivity reactions are uncommon but possible in predisposed individuals.

Frequencies reflect typical cosmetic use reported in the literature, not a guarantee for your skin.

From published literature

Peer-reviewed papers on this ingredient, via PubMed.

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