Ingredient

Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract

Low risk

FunctionFilm-Former

What it is — Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract (INCI of the same name), obtained from the tara plant, a familiar source of natural gums and polysaccharides.

What it does — It is commonly used as a film-former that lays down a light, smoothing layer to help condition the surface and give an immediate soft, refined feel.

Typical use — Found in moisturizers, masks, primers and hydrating serums.

Who it suits / good to know — Generally suitable for most skin types, including those wanting a smoothing, plant-based texture; results are largely surface-level and cosmetic.

Safety — Rated low risk and generally well tolerated. This is general information rather than medical advice; patch-test first if you are prone to plant sensitivities.

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Found in 1 DHALIORA product

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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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