Acacia farnesiana flower wax

AKA: Cassie flower wax, Sweet acacia flower wax
Plant-Derived
Wax
Clean
Acacia Farnesiana Flower Wax is a wax obtained from the flowers of Acacia farnesiana, Fabaceae.
Family
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Flower
Lifeform
Hemiparasitic epiphyte
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
89958-31-6
Form
Wax
Functions
Flavouring
Adds Flavor
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Adds pleasant taste
Traditional Use
The waxy coating from acacia flowers has been traditionally used in Middle Eastern cosmetic preparations as an emollient and skin-protective ingredient.
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
Dryness
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