ABIES ALBA LEAF CERA
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A fir needle wax derived from Abies alba needles, used as a texture-enhancing and perfuming ingredient; listed under EU Annex III reference III/103 due to essential oil component restrictions.
Abies alba (European silver fir) needle wax is a hard plant wax used for texture and film-forming in cosmetic formulations. The entry EU Annex III reference III/103 specifically covers Abies alba needle oil and its derivatives, restricting their use due to fragrance allergen and sesquiterpene lactone concerns. The wax form is a purified derivative with lower allergenic potential, but skin sensitisation risk from residual volatile constituents remains a consideration for susceptible individuals.
Skin benefits
- texture enhancement
- film-forming
- perfuming agent
Known concerns
- EU Annex III reference III/103
- sesquiterpene lactone contact allergy risk
- fragrance allergen concern
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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