The gum resin of Boswellia trees, known as frankincense, used as a fragrance ingredient.
What it is
Olibanum is, according to CosIng, a gum resin obtained from Boswellia carterii and related species of the family Burseraceae; it is better known as frankincense. CosIng lists it as a fragrance and skin-conditioning 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.
The INCI name does not show which Boswellia species was used. 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.