Acacia Senegal
AKA “15-dione, 17-octahydro-1H-cyclopenta(a)phenanthrene-11, RefChem:108650, EINECS 307-447-3, Acacia senegal Willd. (Mimosaceae), extract, NKQOQQOOZLPVEV-UHFFFAOYSA-N”
Extract
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Ingredient Facts
Acacia senegal
AKA: 15-dione, 17-octahydro-1H-cyclopenta(a)phenanthrene-11, RefChem:108650, EINECS 307-447-3, Acacia senegal Willd. (Mimosaceae), Extract, NKQOQQOOZLPVEV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Extract · Viscosity Controlling | Film Forming | Skin Conditioning | Humectant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Humectant
Occlusive
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Acacia Senegal is a natural thickener derived from West African acacia trees that helps create smooth, luxurious textures in beauty products.
Family
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Bark
Formula
C24H34O5
Mol. Weight
402.50
CAS #
97659-43-3
Plant-Derived
Botanical-Derived Synthetic. Native to West Africa, Sudan. Derived from the gum exudate of Acacia senegal trees native to West Africa's Sahel region. Extracted through collection of natural gum resin that hardens on tree bark, then dried and processed into powder form.
Plant Source
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Bark
Function
Viscosity Controlling | Film Forming | Skin Conditioning | Humectant
Benefits
Viscosity Controlling
Moisturizing
Wound Healing
Fights Acne
Hydrates and moisturizes skin
Supports wound healing
Helps reduce acne inflammation
Traditional Use
Known as gum arabic, used for over 4,000 years in African and Middle Eastern traditional medicine as a skin protectant and wound healer. Historically employed in Egyptian cosmetics and medical preparations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Antioxidant
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR