Amber Powder
AKA “Amber Powder
Mineral
Ingredient Facts
Amber powder
Mineral · Antioxidant · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Antioxidant
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Mineral
Clean
Amber Powder is a natural fossil resin that naturally neutralizes odor. This lightweight powder keeps you fresh throughout the day with a subtle, warm scent.
CAS #
9000-02-6
Form
Powder
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Functions
Deodorant
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Moisturizing
Locks in moisture to keep skin soft and supple throughout the day
Boosts Collagen
Wound Healing
Neutralizes odor
Traditional Use
Valued in traditional Chinese medicine and medieval European apothecaries for its warming properties and use in perfumery and skincare. Amber has been prized since antiquity not only for jewelry but also for its purported protective and healing qualities when worn or used in preparations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR