Tamarindus indica extract (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 23.02.2021

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Tamarindus indica extract is the plant cell extract of Tamarindus indica (tamarind), an evergreen tree of the papilionaceous family that grows to a height of 25 m and is native to tropical Africa.

IngredientsThis section has been translated automatically.

Tartaric acid, malic acid, citric acid, lactic acid, monosaccharides, pectins.

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Tamarindus indica extract is used in cosmetic formulations. It has a smoothing effect (reduces the roughness of the skin and evens out irregularities) and keratolytic (removes dead cells from the skin surface).

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Last updated on: 23.02.2021

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer