Acacia senegal gum extract

AKA: Gum Acacia, Gum arabic extract
Plant-Derived
Extract
Clean
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
Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Controls Viscosity
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Traditional Use
Derived from gum arabic, traditionally employed in African and Middle Eastern cosmetics as a natural binder and skin-conditioning agent for centuries.
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
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed5 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR