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ACACIA SENEGAL FLOWER/STEM EXTRACT

CAS 97659-43-3
84

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

Gum acacia (Senegal acacia) flower/stem extract — supplies arabinogalactan polysaccharides for soothing, film-forming and skin conditioning. Considered safe at cosmetic levels with no EU restrictions.

Function

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Polysaccharide film-forming and conditioning
  • Mild antioxidant flavonoids
  • Excellent skin and hair compatibility
  • Long food-grade safety history

Known concerns

  • Possible Fabaceae cross-reactivity in legume-allergic users
  • Limited cosmetic-specific safety dossier on this aerial-part form

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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