Acacia farnesiana extract

AKA: Sweet acacia extract, Cassie extract, Huisache extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
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
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
Derived from sweet acacia flowers and pods, traditionally valued in Ayurvedic and traditional Arabic medicine for astringent and skin-conditioning properties.
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
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed4 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR