Andean Tree Caesalpinia spinosa

Andean tree Caesalpinia spinosa is used in natural skin care products for its stabilization and emulsification properties. Caesalpinia spinosa (Molina) Kuntze, commonly known as tara is a small leguminous tree or thorny shrub native to Peru. Caesalpinia spinosa is cultivated as a source of tannins based on a galloylated quinic acid structure. It is also […]

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Acacia Senegal Gum

Acacia Senegal Gum uses in natural skin care products Wild Acacia (aka, Acacia Senegal Gum) when used in a facial cosmetic, it’s as an adhesive, though it’s also used for its emollient and occlusive properties–it helps “lock in” moisture.

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