Acacia Catechu Catechins
INCI: ACACIA CATECHU CATECHINS
CAS Not specifically assigned for this INCI; catechin itself is CAS 154-23-4
Acacia Catechu Catechins is a mixture of catechins obtained from the leaves of Acacia catechu, Fabaceae
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
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Description
Acacia Catechu Catechins is a mixture of catechins obtained from the leaves of Acacia catechu, Fabaceae
Purpose
Function
Antioxidant
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
ConcernLow
Verdict
Well-characterized antioxidant ingredient with established safety profile at typical cosmetic use levels; potential pro-oxidant activity and staining concerns at very high concentrations.
US Note
Not specifically regulated; catechins are widely used (green tea catechins are well-established)
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