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AKA: Acacia catechu resin
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Occlusive
Clean
OriginNative to India, Southeast Asia. Derived from the bark of Acacia catechu trees native to India and Southeast Asia in the Fabaceae family. Extracted through boiling and evaporation of bark decoctions to isolate the gum-forming polyphenolic compounds.
Acacia Catechu Gum is the dried, crushed core of the Black Catechu, Acacia catechu L., Leguminosae
CAS #
8001-76-1
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Wound Healing
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
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