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INCI name

STYRAX BENZOIN GUM

Benzoin gum (Sumatra benzoin)

Film formingFragranceSkin conditioningPerfumingreviewed

A balsamic resin from the benzoin tree, used as a fragrance ingredient.

What it is

Styrax benzoin gum is a balsamic resin obtained from the benzoin tree, Styrax benzoin, of the storax family (Styracaceae). According to CosIng, it may contain resin acids and their esters, terpenes, and oxidation or polymerisation products of these terpenes. CosIng lists it as a film-forming, fragrance, skin-conditioning and perfuming ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in perfumes, soaps and other 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, which is why more than one CAS number is listed.

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.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.
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.

Products with this ingredient (4)

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