An extract of shikakai pods, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Acacia concinna fruit extract is an extract of the fruit (pods) of shikakai, Acacia concinna, of the legume family (Fabaceae). Shikakai pods contain saponins and have long been used for washing hair in India. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in shampoos, hair care products and other products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not show the extraction solvent or the content of individual constituents.
Functions
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.