Fragrance ingredient
Copaifera Officinalis Resin
An oleoresin collected from Copaifera officinalis trees (South America), registered in EU CosIng (Ref 75473), used in cosmetics as a fragrance and film-forming ingredient; rich in sesquiterpenes including beta-caryophyllene and diterpene acids.
Also known as: balsam copaiba resin, copaiba resin, copal resin
FragranceFilm formingSkin conditioning
Benefits
- ✓Imparts a warm, balsamic woody fragrance note
- ✓Forms a light film on skin that may aid moisture retention
- ✓Contains beta-caryophyllene with mild anti-inflammatory properties
Watch for
- ⚠May cause contact sensitization in individuals sensitive to balsams or terpenes
- ⚠Use at low concentrations; sensitization risk increases at higher concentrations
- ⚠Rare allergic reactions possible in balsam-sensitive users
