A volatile oil from guaiac wood, used as a fragrance ingredient.
What it is
Bulnesia sarmientoi wood oil is the volatile oil obtained from the wood of Bulnesia sarmientoi, a tree of the caltrop family (Zygophyllaceae) known as guaiac wood or palo santo. CosIng lists it as a fragrance and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in perfumes and other scented products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.