Copaifera officinalis (Balsam Copaiba) resin

Copaifera officinalis (Balsam Copaiba) resin

AKA “Balsam Copaiba Resin”

Ingredient

Ingredient Facts

Copaifera officinalis (Balsam Copaiba) resin

AKA: Balsam Copaiba Resin

Ingredient · Film Forming · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Occlusive

Amazonian Oil

Not Clean

Copaifera Officinalis (Balsam Copaiba) Resin is a cosmetic ingredient used as film forming, masking. Rated moderate hazard by EWG.

CAS #

9000-12-8 / 8001-61-4

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Functions

Film Forming

Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.

Masking

Antioxidant

Anti-Inflammatory

Moisturizing

Creates protective layer

Provides scent

Traditional Use

Used by indigenous Amazonian peoples for centuries as a topical treatment for wounds, inflammation, and skin conditions. Portuguese colonists adopted copaiba balsam in the 16th century, and it became a valued ingredient in European pharmaceutical and cosmetic preparations.