Acacia concinna fruit extract

AKA: Soap-pod Tree, Shikakai fruit extract, Soap pod extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
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
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
Botanical extract from the fruit of Acacia concinna used in traditional Ayurvedic and Southeast Asian beauty practices as a gentle natural cleanser and hair conditioner.
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-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR