INCI name

COPAIFERA OFFICINALIS RESIN

Copaiba balsam

A natural oleoresin from the copaiba tree used as a film former and fragrance.

What it is

Copaifera officinalis resin is an oleoresin (copaiba balsam) obtained from the copaiba tree, Copaifera officinalis. According to CosIng it consists primarily of resins and essential oils, usually with cinnamic and benzoic acids. CosIng lists it as a film-forming and fragrance ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, body oils, balms, hair products and perfumed 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 and suppliers.

Functions

Film forming
Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
Fragrance
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (56)

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