Shikakai Oil-Soluble Extract – Senegalia rugata
Senegalia rugata · Fabaceae · Botanical profile
- Technical Data SheetDownload PDF
- Safety Data SheetDownload PDF
- Certificate of Analysis — sent with every order
Specifications
- Botanical name
- Senegalia rugata · profile
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Common names
- Shikakai, Soap Pod, Fruit For Hair, 'Fruit For Hair', Sikakai, Soap-Pod Tree
- Indian names
- शिकाकाई, ചീവക്ക
- Synonyms
- Acacia concinna
- Plant part
- Fruit, Pod
- Form
- Oil-soluble extract
- Solubility
- Oil-soluble
- Carrier options
- Sesame Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Jojoba Oil, Sunflower Oil, Moringa Oil, Safflower Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Argan Oil, Fractionated Coconut Oil (MCT)
- INCI
- Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract
- CAS
- 8008-74-0, 202148-87-6
- EC
- 232-370-6
- CosIng ID
- 78835, 54236
- INCI status
- Verified in CosIng
- Applications
- Hair care, Skincare
- Country of origin
- India
- SKU
- 40924-OSE-ACCON-225G-SES
- Documents
- TDS and SDS download as PDF on every product page. COA sent with every order and available on request.
Product details
Product : Shikakai Oil Soluble Extract — choice of 10 carrier oils
Botanical Name : Acacia Concinna
Common Name : Shikakai, Acacia Concinna, Soap Pod, fruit for hair
Part Used : Fruit/Pods
Country of Origin : India
Composition
Carrier Oil : Your choice of carrier oil – 80%
Carrier options : Sesame, Rice Bran, Jojoba, Sunflower, Moringa, Safflower, Apricot Kernel, Sweet Almond, Argan, Fractionated Coconut
Botanical Extract : Acacia Concinna Fruit/Pods Extract – 20%
Ingredients (INCI)
Carrier oil (depends on the option you choose):
- Sesame Oil: Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil — CAS No. 8008-74-0
- Rice Bran Oil: Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil — CAS No. 68553-81-1 / 84696-37-7
- Jojoba Oil: Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil — CAS No. 90045-98-0
- Sunflower Oil: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil — CAS No. 84776-03-4 / 8001-21-6 / 164250-88-8
- Moringa Oil: Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil — CAS No. 93165-54-9
- Safflower Oil: Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil — CAS No. 8001-23-8
- Apricot Kernel Oil: Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil — CAS No. 68650-44-2 / 72869-69-3
- Sweet Almond Oil: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil — CAS No. 8007-69-0 / 90320-37-9
- Argan Oil: Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil — CAS No. 223747-87-3 / 299184-75-1
- Fractionated Coconut Oil (MCT): Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride — CAS No. 73398-61-5 / 65381-09-1
Acacia Concinna Fruit Extract — CAS No. 202148-87-6
Grade : Cosmetic Grade
Appearance : Clear amber to reddish-brown oily liquid, with a mild characteristic herbal aroma
Benefits
Rich in saponins and vitamin C, offering gentle cleansing, conditioning, antimicrobial support that helps support a healthy scalp (Shikakai). Delivered in your choice of carrier oil, this extract is suited to formulations targeting skin conditioning, nourishment, and everyday protective care.
Suggested Uses
Formulate into facial oils, serums, creams, and lotions. Use in hair oils and scalp treatments for conditioning and nourishment. Incorporate into massage oils and body care blends. Typical use level: 1–10%, or as required by the formulation.
Storage Instructions
Store in a tightly sealed container, away from direct sunlight and heat, in a cool, dry place. Once opened, use within the recommended shelf life for best quality and stability.
Quality & Documentation
Certificate of Analysis (COA), Technical Data Sheet (TDS) and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) are available on request, subject to availability.
Usage Note
This product is Cosmetic Grade and intended for External Use Only, for use in Cosmetic & Personal Care Formulations Only. Not for internal, oral, ingestible, or pharmaceutical use.
Product is Vegetarian
Senegalia rugata in other forms
Same botanical, different format for your formula.

