Caesalpinia Spinosa Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
AKA “Tara Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Caesalpinia Spinosa Derivative”
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Caesalpinia spinosa hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride
AKA: Tara Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Caesalpinia Spinosa Derivative
Skin Conditioning · Antistatic · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
Caesalpinia spinosa endosperm gum, 2-Hydroxy-3-(N,N,N-trimethylammonio)propyl chloride derivatives
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
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Functions
Antistatic
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Derived from tara gum through chemical modification with quaternary ammonium compounds in the 20th century. Created as a conditioning agent combining the natural thickening properties of tara with enhanced hair and skin benefits.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR