Boswellia Sacra Resin Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, perfuming, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Boswellia Sacra Resin Oil is the volatile oil obtained from resin of Boswellia sacra, Burseraceae.
What does it do?
Boswellia Sacra Resin Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
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Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Boswellia Sacra Resin Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Boswellia Sacra Resin Oil?
Boswellia Sacra Resin Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Boswellia Sacra Resin Oil is the volatile oil obtained from resin of Boswellia sacra, Burseraceae.
Is Boswellia Sacra Resin Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Boswellia Sacra Resin Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Boswellia Sacra Resin Oil do in cosmetic products?
Boswellia Sacra Resin Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 12/01/2018