AKA: Soap-pod Tree, Soap pod extract, Acacia concinna fruit extract, Shikakai extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to India, Southeast Asia. Derived from the fruit pods of Acacia concinna, a legume native to India and Southeast Asia. Extracted using solvents to isolate the saponin-rich compounds from the plant material.
Acacia Concinna Extract is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
202148-87-6
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Cleansing
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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