Fragrance
LIQUIDAMBAR ORIENTALIS BALSAM OIL
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Levant styrax balsam oil — a warm, sweet balsamic perfumery oil with documented cinnamic-alcohol sensitisation. Restricted under EU Annex III and IFRA, so it is permitted only at very low levels.
Function
Skin benefits
- Warm, sweet, balsamic fragrance
- Traditional perfumery fixative
- Resinous depth in oriental compositions
Known concerns
- EU Annex III restriction — IFRA fragrance limits
- Cinnamyl alcohol — declared allergen
- Documented skin sensitiser
- Use only within strict concentration limits
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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