Terminalia chebula fruit extract

AKA: Chebulic myrobalan extract, Haritaki extract, Black myrobalan
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
Terminalia Chebula Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of Terminalia chebula, Combretaceae
Family
Combretaceae (Combretum family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
90131-48-9
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
A cornerstone of Ayurvedic medicine for over 2,000 years, known as 'haritaki.' Used to balance all three doshas and traditionally applied to skin for rejuvenation, detoxification, and treatment of various skin conditions.
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR