CASSIA GUM
Ingredient type: HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE
✨ Role: Cassia gum is mainly used as a thickening and stabilizing agent in cosmetic products. It helps improve the texture and consistency of formulations, which can make products more pleasant to apply and use.
Ingredient type: Water-soluble
⚕️ Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use. It is well tolerated by most skin types, including sensitive skin.
✨ Vegan: Yes, cassia gum is of plant origin and therefore suitable for vegan formulations.
✨ Worth knowing: Cassia gum is derived from the seeds of plants in the Cassia genus. It is often used as a natural alternative to other synthetic thickeners. Although generally well tolerated, it's always advisable to test the product on a small area of skin to ensure there are no allergic reactions.
Found in: Cassia gum is often found in lotions, creams, styling gels and certain cleansing products where the aim is to improve texture without weighing down the formula.
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