murphyAcacia farnesiana extract
AKA: Sweet acacia extract, Cassie extract, Huisache extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
OriginNative to Mexico, Mediterranean. Derived from Acacia farnesiana, a legume plant native to Mexico and the Mediterranean region. Obtained through solvent extraction of the whole plant material.
Acacia Farnesiana Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Acacia farnesiana, Fabaceae.
Family
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Lifeform
Hemiparasitic epiphyte
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
89958-31-6
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Antioxidant
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
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed4 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
Animal test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 368)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 368)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
3 studies / 1 irritating / 2 not irritating / reactions moderate (CIR 368)
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2005
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR