Cassia Gum
AKA “Gum cassia tora”
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Cassia gum
AKA: Gum cassia tora
Skin Conditioning · Binding · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Cassia Gum is the material obtained from the endosperm of Cassia tora L., Fabaceae or seeds of Cassia obtusifolia L., Fabaceae
CAS #
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Functions
Binding
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Derived from the seeds of the Cassia tora plant, used in traditional Ayurvedic and Indian medicine for centuries. Employed historically as a thickening agent in traditional preparations and topically for skin soothing.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR