Botanical Extract
BOSWELLIA CARTERII GUM EXTRACT
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
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 CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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