Acacia concinna extract
AKA “Soap pod extract, Acacia concinna fruit extract, Shikakai extract
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Acacia concinna extract
AKA: Soap pod extract, Acacia concinna fruit extract, Shikakai extract
Extract · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Acacia Concinna Extract is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
202148-87-6
Form
Liquid
See origin →
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.
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Traditional Use
Extract from Acacia concinna fruit used traditionally in Indian and Thai cosmetics for cleansing, conditioning, and natural surfactant properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Cleansing
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
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 Concinna Fruit Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR