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 · Astringent · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Extract
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Solvent Extraction Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
202148-87-6
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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.
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
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 Concinna Fruit Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR