Acacia Catechu

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AKA: Acacia Catechu Gum
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Acacia Catechu Bark Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground bark of the Black Catechu, Acacia catechu L., Leguminosae
CAS #
8001-76-1
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.
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.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Potential Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Antioxidant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR