Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum Good Texture enhancer Hydration Hydrolyzed Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum at a glance Thickening agent and viscosity-enhancing ingredient that helps improve formulary textures Known for providing a non-sticky, soft, velvety after-feel May also lend hydrating properties Obtained by hydrolyzing the seeds of the Caesalpinia spinosa tree 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). Related ingredients: Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum