ACACIA DEALBATA LEAF EXTRACT

Description: ACACIA DEALBATA LEAF EXTRACT — SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING.

All Functions: SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING

Quick Facts:

• Category: emollient

Proven Benefits At A Glance:

• Acacia Dealbata Leaf Extract comes from the acacia plant
• Safety data on this specific ingredient is limited
• More research is needed before we can fully confirm its safety in cosmetics
• It’s different from gum arabic (from Acacia senegal), which has extensive safety testing

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🧪 ACACIA DEALBATA LEAF EXTRACT

ACACIA DEALBATA LEAF EXTRACT

CAS Number: 165800-52-2

Also Known As: —

Category: emollient

EC Number: –

Korean Name: 미모사아카시아잎추출물

Acacia Dealbata Leaf extract is an extract of the leaves of the wattle, Acacia dealbata (L.), Leguminosae

ACACIA DEALBATA LEAF EXTRACT is an emollient ingredient used in skincare formulations.

🌍 Regulatory Status

📊 Comedogenicity

📚 Research & Evidence

🔬 The Science

Acacia Dealbata Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of acacia plants, which belong to a large family with many different species. While some acacia-derived ingredients like gum arabic (technically Acacia senegal gum) have been extensively studied and found safe, the specific extract from Acacia dealbata leaves has not received the same level of research attention (Int J Toxicol, 2005). The challenge with Acacia Dealbata Leaf Extract is that scientists cannot simply assume it’s safe based on safety data from other acacia species. Different acacia species contain different chemical compounds, and researchers need specific information about what’s actually in Acacia Dealbata Leaf Extract before they can properly evaluate safety (Int J Toxicol, 2005).

According to the available research, several gaps in our knowledge would need to be filled: we don’t have precise information about the typical concentration this ingredient is used at in cosmetics; we don’t have a clear chemical profile of what compounds make up this extract; and we lack specific safety tests like skin sensitization studies at the concentrations actually used in products (Int J Toxicol, 2005). The research also notes that data on potential UV absorption and whether the ingredient could cause photosensitization (increased sun sensitivity) would be valuable. In short: Acacia Dealbata Leaf Extract is not currently proven unsafe, but the available scientific evidence is considered insufficient to fully support its safety in cosmetic formulations as of the 2005 review (Int J Toxicol, 2005).

💧 Skin Type Compatibility

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📄 Related Research

Matched by search — not necessarily verified support for every statement above.

• Unknown authors (2005). Final report of the safety assessment of Acacia catechu gum, Acacia concinna fruit extract, Acacia dealbata leaf extract, Acacia dealbata leaf wax, Acacia decurrens extract, Acacia farnesiana extract, Acacia farnesiana flower wax, Acacia farnesiana gum, Acacia senegal extract, Acacia senegal gum, and Acacia senegal gum extract. Int J Toxicol.