Fragrance
COMMIPHORA GILEADENSIS BRANCH/FRUIT/LEAF EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A balm-of-Gilead resin/leaf extract used in perfumery and traditional medicine. Aromatic terpenes give it scent and mild antimicrobial action, but those same compounds raise sensitisation risk.
Function
Skin benefits
- Traditional aromatic and antimicrobial uses
- Resin terpenes have antioxidant activity
- Long history in perfumery
Known concerns
- Resin terpenes are recognised skin sensitisers
- Cross-reactivity with myrrh and balsam fragrance allergens
- Limited modern toxicology data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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