Acacia concinna fruit extract
AKA “Shikakai fruit extract, Soap pod extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Acacia concinna fruit extract
AKA: Shikakai fruit extract, Soap pod extract
Extract · Astringent · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
A natural fruit extract from India that gently conditions and softens skin, leaving it feeling smooth and hydrated.
Family
Fabaceae (Legume family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
202148-87-6
Form
Liquid
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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.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Botanical extract from the fruit of Acacia concinna used in traditional Ayurvedic and Southeast Asian beauty practices as a gentle natural cleanser and hair conditioner.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Cleansing
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Acacia Catechu Gum, Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract, Acacia Dealbata Leaf Extract, Acacia Dealbata Leaf Wax, Acacia Decurrens Extract, Acacia Farmesiana Extract,
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR