A natural pine resin used as a binder, film former and thickener.
What it is
Rosin, also known as colophony or colophonium, is according to CosIng the residue left after the volatile oil is distilled off from the oleoresin of Pinus palustris and other species of the pine family (Pinaceae). CosIng lists it as a binding, film-forming and viscosity-controlling ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in depilatory waxes, mascaras, nail products and lip 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. It may also appear on labels under the name colophonium.
Functions
- Binding
- Providing adhesive properties during and after compression in cosmetic tablets and/or cakes.
- Film forming
- Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
- Viscosity controlling
- Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (14)
- PAESE PUDER SYPKI RÓŻANY · Paese
- SELFGLOW KREMOWY RÓŻ Z MATOWYM EFEKTEM PEACH SUNRISE 02 · Paese
- PAESE SELFGLOW KREMOWY RÓŻ Z MATOWYM EFEKTEM ROSE VEIL 03 · Paese
- Butter blend masełkowy róż do twarzy w sticku · Paese
- Selfglow kremowy róż z matowym efektem · Paese
- Selfglow paleta cieni nude · Paese
- Nudelightful pomadka do ust · Paese
- Satynowy cień sypki: 05 SHINY ROSE · NEONAIL
- Pomadka w płynie z efektem glossy lips · Eveline Cosmetics
- Matowa pomadka w płynie · Eveline Cosmetics
- Lips On serum-błyszczyk do ust vanilla brownie · Resibo
- Lips On serum-błyszczyk do ust strawberry pink · Resibo