Acacia Catechu
AKA “Acacia Catechu Gum”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Acacia catechu
AKA: Acacia Catechu Gum
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Antioxidant
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Bark extract from the acacia tree that helps condition and soften skin. Traditionally used in Indian and Southeast Asian beauty rituals for its natural skin-nourishing properties.
CAS #
8001-76-1
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Used for over 2,000 years in Ayurvedic and traditional Indian medicine as an astringent and skin tonic. Traditionally employed in Southeast Asian cosmetics for tanning and darkening the complexion.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Antioxidant
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Final report of the safety assessment of Acacia catechu gum, Acacia concinna fruit extract, Acacia dealbata leaf extract, Acacia dealbata leaf wax, Ac
International journal of toxicology, 2005
Final report of the safety assessment of Acacia catechu gum, Acacia concinna fruit extract, Acacia dealbata leaf extract, Acacia dealbata leaf wax, Ac
International journal of toxicology, 2005
Final report of the safety assessment of Acacia catechu gum, Acacia concinna fruit extract, Acacia dealbata leaf extract, Acacia dealbata leaf wax, Ac
International journal of toxicology, 2005
Final report of the safety assessment of Acacia catechu gum, Acacia concinna fruit extract, Acacia dealbata leaf extract, Acacia dealbata leaf wax, Ac
International journal of toxicology, 2005
Final report of the safety assessment of Acacia catechu gum, Acacia concinna fruit extract, Acacia dealbata leaf extract, Acacia dealbata leaf wax, Ac
International journal of toxicology, 2005
Final report of the safety assessment of Acacia catechu gum, Acacia concinna fruit extract, Acacia dealbata leaf extract, Acacia dealbata leaf wax, Ac
International journal of toxicology, 2005
Final report of the safety assessment of Acacia catechu gum, Acacia concinna fruit extract, Acacia dealbata leaf extract, Acacia dealbata leaf wax, Ac
International journal of toxicology, 2005
Final report of the safety assessment of Acacia catechu gum, Acacia concinna fruit extract, Acacia dealbata leaf extract, Acacia dealbata leaf wax, Ac
International journal of toxicology, 2005
Final report of the safety assessment of Acacia catechu gum, Acacia concinna fruit extract, Acacia dealbata leaf extract, Acacia dealbata leaf wax, Ac
International journal of toxicology, 2005
Final report of the safety assessment of Acacia catechu gum, Acacia concinna fruit extract, Acacia dealbata leaf extract, Acacia dealbata leaf wax, Ac
International journal of toxicology, 2005
Final report of the safety assessment of Acacia catechu gum, Acacia concinna fruit extract, Acacia dealbata leaf extract, Acacia dealbata leaf wax, Ac
International journal of toxicology, 2005
Final report of the safety assessment of Acacia catechu gum, Acacia concinna fruit extract, Acacia dealbata leaf extract, Acacia dealbata leaf wax, Ac
International journal of toxicology, 2005
Final report of the safety assessment of Acacia catechu gum, Acacia concinna fruit extract, Acacia dealbata leaf extract, Acacia dealbata leaf wax, Ac
International journal of toxicology, 2005
Final report of the safety assessment of Acacia catechu gum, Acacia concinna fruit extract, Acacia dealbata leaf extract, Acacia dealbata leaf wax, Ac
International journal of toxicology, 2005
Final report of the safety assessment of Acacia catechu gum, Acacia concinna fruit extract, Acacia dealbata leaf extract, Acacia dealbata leaf wax, Ac
International journal of toxicology, 2005
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Acacia Catechu Gum, Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract, Acacia Dealbata Leaf Extract, Acacia Dealbata Leaf Wax, Acacia Decurrens Extract, Acacia Farmesiana Extract,
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Acacia Catechu, Acacia Concinna, Acacia Concinna Extract, Acacia Dealbeta, Acacia Dealbata Extract, Acacia Decurrens, Acacia Decurrens Extract, Acacia Farnesia
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Acacia Catechu Gum
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Acacia Catechu
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Acacia Catechu Gum
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR