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Film Former

GLYCERYL ABIETATE/MALEATE

65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A wood-rosin and maleic-acid ester used as a film former. Generally safe but a known sensitizer for people allergic to rosin/colophony.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Film former
  • Skin conditioning
  • Gloss

Known concerns

  • Rosin/colophony allergy
  • Limited dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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