Acacia farnesiana flower/stem extract
AKA “Cassie flower extract, Sweet acacia flower extract
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Acacia farnesiana flower/stem extract
AKA: Cassie flower extract, Sweet acacia flower extract
Extract · Astringent · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Astringent
Extract
Not Clean
Acacia Farnesiana Flower/Stem Extract is an extract of the flowers and stems of the Cassia Flower Tree, Acacia farnesiana L., Leguminosae
Family
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Hemiparasitic epiphyte
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
89958-31-6
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
Viscosity Controlling
Controls excess oil
Minimizes pores
Traditional Use
Traditional use in Arabian and North African skincare for its antioxidant and skin-soothing properties, historically incorporated into botanical beauty preparations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Antioxidant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient data
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR