ABIES BALSAMEA RESIN
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A balsam resin from balsam fir with fragrance and skin conditioning uses, but containing compounds that commonly cause allergic reactions.
Abies balsamea (balsam fir) resin is listed in EU Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 107), requiring special labeling if present above trace amounts due to its sensitization potential. The resin contains turpentine, abietic acid, and related diterpenoids that are known contact allergens. Products containing this ingredient must declare it as a potential allergen on EU cosmetic labels, limiting its concentration in consumer formulations to minimize adverse reaction risk.
Skin benefits
- Fragrance component
- Skin conditioning agent
- Traditional resin use
Known concerns
- Known skin sensitizer and allergen (Annex III restriction)
- Must be declared as fragrance allergen on EU labels
- Contact dermatitis risk
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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