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Humectant

CASSIA ANGUSTIFOLIA SEED EXTRACT

CAS 85187-05-9 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Senna (Cassia angustifolia) seed extract — a polysaccharide-rich botanical often marketed as a "botanical hyaluronic acid" for hydration. Seed fraction avoids the laxative anthraquinones of the leaves.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Polysaccharide-rich, hyaluronic-acid-style hydration
  • Skin-conditioning film
  • Mild soothing

Known concerns

  • Cassia plant carries laxative anthraquinones — seed extracts mostly avoid these
  • Limited cosmetic-specific safety data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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