Acacia Decurrens

AKA: Sydney green wattle, Black wattle, Early black wattle, Decurrens wattle
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Acacia Decurrens Extract is an extract of the sprouts of the acacia, Acacia decurrens, Leguminosae
CAS #
98903-76-5
Functions
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Tonic
Brightens uneven skin tone
Controls excess oil
Locks in moisture
Minimizes pores
Traditional Use
Used in traditional medicine in Australia and parts of Asia for its astringent properties. The bark and leaves have been employed in folk remedies for skin tightening and wound healing.
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
Antioxidant
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed4 reviews
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR