Acacia Concinna (Shikakai) Fruit Extract
Botanical Extract
Low expected concern in finished cosmetic products. Shikakai contains naturally occurring saponins that provide cleansing activity and may irritate eyes or sensitive skin when concentrated, but there is no established major systemic toxicity concern at typical cosmetic exposure.
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
Low expected concern in finished cosmetic products. Shikakai contains naturally occurring saponins that provide cleansing activity and may irritate eyes or sensitive skin when concentrated, but there is no established major systemic toxicity concern at typical cosmetic exposure.
What it does
Hair Conditioning; Cleansing
How to read this rating
This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.
Sources
Found in Approved Products
This ingredient appears in 1 Oh Daisey Approved Product.
