Acacia senegal gum extract

AKA: Gum Acacia, Gum arabic extract
Plant-Derived
Extract
Clean
OriginNative to West Africa, Sudan. Derived from the bark of Acacia senegal trees, a legume native to West Africa and Sudan. Extracted through water solubilization of the gum, then dried and processed into a powdered extract.
Acacia Senegal Gum Extract is an extract of the gum of the Arabic Gum tree, Acacia senegal, Leguminosae
Family
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Bark
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Desert or dry shrubland
CAS #
90387-99-8
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Controls Viscosity
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed5 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Eye Irritant
2 studies / 2 not irritating (CIR 894)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.000005–0.021%
Rinse-off0.021–0.041%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2025 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR