The essential oil of mastic resin, listed as an antimicrobial, anti-seborrhoeic and perfuming ingredient.
What it is
Pistacia lentiscus gum oil is, according to CosIng, the volatile oil obtained from the resin of the mastic tree, Pistacia lentiscus, of the cashew family (Anacardiaceae); it is also called mastic oil. CosIng lists it as an anti-seborrhoeic, antimicrobial and perfuming ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of 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 essential oil, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Anti-seborrheic
- Preventing or relieving the symptoms of seborrhea and/or seborrheic dermatitis, including dandruff.
- Antimicrobial
- Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
- 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.