INCI name

PISTACIA LENTISCUS GUM

Mastic gum

A resin from the mastic tree.

What it is

Pistacia lentiscus gum is the gum (resin) obtained from the mastic tree, Pistacia lentiscus. CosIng lists it as a film former and fragrance ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums, lip products, oral care products and products with a Mediterranean theme.

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.

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 (57)

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