Description

Acacia senegal gum is the product obtained by various drying processes, washing from the plant of the same name. A gummy exudate obtained from the bark.

What it is used for and where
Medical
Acacia senegal is a tropical leguminous plant belonging to the Fabaceae family.
Phytochemical analysis has shown many constituents: flavonoids, terpenoids, tannins, saponins, alkaloids, proanthocyanidins, ascorbic acid, steroids. Many of these components have antioxidant activity. It is used in traditional medical science as an analgesic, emollient, astringent and to combat infectious diseases.

Cosmetics
Film-forming agent. It produces a continuous ultra-thin film with an optimal balance of cohesion, adhesion and stickiness on the skin or hair to counteract or limit damage from external phenomena such as chemicals, UV rays and pollution.

Fragrance. It plays a very important role in the formulation of cosmetic products as it allows perfume to be enhanced, masked or added to the final product, improving its commercial viability. The consumer always expects to find a pleasant scent in a cosmetic product.
Synonyms: EC number 232-519-5

CAS: 2593228