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Fragrance

COMMIPHORA GILEADENSIS BRANCH/FRUIT/LEAF EXTRACT

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

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

ANTIMICROBIALANTIOXIDANTASTRINGENTUV ABSORBER

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

EU CosIng database

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

Related fragrances

Same plant / compound family

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