An oleoresin from the Myroxylon balsamum tree, used as a fragrance and film-forming ingredient.
What it is
Myroxylon balsamum resin is, according to CosIng, an oleoresin obtained from Myroxylon balsamum, a tree of the legume family (Fabaceae) native to Central and South America; the balsam of this species is known as tolu balsam. CosIng lists it as a film-forming, fragrance and perfuming ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of 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
- 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.
- Perfuming
- Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.