Acacia Concinna

AKA: Soap-pod Tree, Acacia Concinna Extract
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of Acacia concinna, Leguminosae
CAS #
202148-87-6
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 as a natural cleanser and shampoo in Ayurvedic and traditional Southeast Asian skincare for over 2,000 years. The fruit pods contain saponins and were traditionally used to cleanse and condition hair and skin.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Cleansing
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR