Caesalpinia spinosa Peruvian carob powder from Peru is made by grinding the tara seed that is obtained from a thorny shrub native to Peru. This ingredient is thus natural, vegan and environmentally friendly.

Sold in a 100g ziplock bag.

Using Tara gum in foods, cosmetics and personal care products is considered safe. Tara gum acts as a thickener, stabilizer, cleanser, moisturizer, and conditioner with a softening effect on textures. In food applications, tara functions similarly to guar, including holding up under repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Tara gum’s advantages include being odourless and tasteless.

A wide variety of traditional uses for tara gum include medicinal, agricultural, and more.

What is CAESALPINIA SPINOSA GUM used for?
Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum can be found in a variety of cosmetic and personal care formulations. It is a natural thickening agent and a good alternative to many synthetic ingredients.

Skin care: It is added to skin care products because it is very effective in giving a velvety soft touch to the surface. It is also non-sticky and enhances the feel of the skincare products

Hair care: In hair care products, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum is added because of the smooth afterfeel that this ingredient has. It also has antioxidant properties that keep the formulations from going bad

Cosmetic products: It is primarily a thickening agent that gives a good texture to cosmetic products and makes them easier to spread. It is also a great water-binding ingredient that keeps the other ingredients together in a formulation.

Recommended Usage: The recommended use percentage of tara gum is 0.1% to 2%. As with all new ingredients, it is recommended to perform a patch test before full application.

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