Acacia concinna fruit extract

AKA: Soap-pod Tree, Shikakai fruit extract, Soap pod extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
OriginNative to India, Southeast Asia. Derived from the fruit pods of Acacia concinna, a legume native to India and Southeast Asia. Extracted through solvent extraction or water infusion of the dried fruit material.
Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of Acacia concinna, Leguminosae
Family
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
202148-87-6
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
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.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 368)
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR