ABIES BALSAMEA EXTRACT
Film Former
Moderate
CAS Number: 85085-34-3
About ABIES BALSAMEA EXTRACT
A resinous plant extract used for aroma or light conditioning, with a higher allergy risk than a plain soothing extract.
Detailed Analysis
Abies Balsamea Extract is an extract of the Balsam Canada, Abies balsamea, Pinaceae. In cosmetics it is used mainly as a film-forming agent, a hair-conditioning agent, and a perfuming agent. Conifer extracts often contain terpenes and resinous compounds that give scent, film-forming behavior, or a fresh aromatic profile. Those same fragrance-type components can oxidize and raise the chance of irritation or allergy, so this is less gentle than a plain conditioning extract.
What It Does
Known Concerns
- ⚠ Naturally occurring fragrance terpenes may oxidize and sensitize reactive skin.
- ⚠ This ingredient is specifically restricted under EU Annex III conditions.
Safety Score
Moderate
Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.
References
EU CosIng Database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry
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