Acacia senegal extract

AKA: Gum Acacia, Acacia senegal Willd. (Mimosaceae), NKQOQQOOZLPVEV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Acacia Senegal Extract is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Bark
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Desert or dry shrubland
CAS #
97659-43-3
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.
Controls Viscosity
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Traditional Use
The extract contains compounds traditionally valued for skin conditioning and astringent properties in African and Arabic traditional skincare practices.
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: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR