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Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum
Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum
Tamarind seed polysaccharide used as a natural thickener and film former.
FunctionalFunctional ingredient, not graded for skin benefits
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Tamarind seed polysaccharide used as a natural thickener and film former.
What it does
Contributes slip and moisture feel in serums such as The Ordinary Niacinamide + Zinc.
The evidence
Functional ingredient (not graded for skin benefits): Functional gum; limited controlled skincare outcome trials. Credible chemical identity and cosmetic-use context come from CIR/SCCS/manufacturer INCI definitions and databases such as SpecialChem/PubChem[1].
How to use it
Expect this as a supporting INCI line item unless labeled as a featured active.
What it does in the formula
Functional ingredient — not graded for skin benefits
Tamarind seed polysaccharide used as a natural thickener and film former.[1]
Safety & limits
Source and region, always
all — Used in cosmetics within conventional leave-on/rinse-off levels; see cited safety literature.[1] CA US EU UK
Sources · 2
Numbered as cited in the text
- [1]SpecialChem. SpecialChem INCI profile: Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum. SpecialChem (2024)other
- [2]Cosmetic Ingredient Review. Plant polysaccharide gums context. CIR (2016)regulator
Revision history
18 Sept 2026Drafted by botTheSkindex Desk