Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum 

Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum  Description

Hydrolyzed _Caesalpinia spinosa_ gum is a thickening agent and viscosity-modifying ingredient that helps improve formulary textures for better aesthetics. It may also possess properties that can enhance skin hydration.

_Caesalpinia spinosa_ gum is obtained by grinding the endosperm of seeds of the _Caesalpinia spinosa_ tree.  The hydrolyzed version of _Caesalpinia spinosa_ gum is a derivative by method of hydrolysis. Cosmetic suppliers of _Caesalpinia spinosa_ gum tout its ability to provide a “non-sticky, non-stringy, and smooth feel to formulations.”  It is also described as providing a soft, velvety after-feel.

Hydrolyzed _Caesalpinia spinosa_ gum has been deemed safe by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel.  Their report surveyed products containing up to 0.4% (high concentrations aren’t necessary for this ingredient to do its job).