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Botanical Extract

BOSWELLIA CARTERII GUM EXTRACT

CAS 89957-98-2 / 8016-36-2 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Frankincense gum extract — aromatic resin with anti-inflammatory boswellic acids. A long-respected skincare botanical, but its terpenes are listed EU fragrance allergens needing disclosure.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONINGNAIL CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONINGPERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Boswellic acids — anti-inflammatory action
  • Aromatic resinous conditioning
  • Traditional skincare ingredient

Known concerns

  • Limonene and pinenes — EU Annex III fragrance allergens
  • Resin can rarely sensitise
  • Quality varies by Boswellia species supplied

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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