Description

Copaifera Officinalis Resin Oil is an essential oil derived from the resin of the Copaifera officinalis tree, also known as copaíba, which belongs to the Fabaceae family. This oil is used in cosmetics and personal care products for its soothing, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties.

Chemical Composition and Structure

Key Components: Contains a blend of terpenes and phenolic compounds, including β-caryophyllene, α-humulene, and other sesquiterpenes.
Terpenes: Terpenes provide the oil with its therapeutic properties and characteristic woody aroma.

Physical Properties

Appearance: Viscous liquid, amber or dark yellow in color.
Odor: Characteristic woody and resinous aroma with balsamic notes.
Consistency: Viscous and oily, which may vary depending on purity and extraction method.

Production Process

Harvesting: The resin is collected from the bark of the Copaifera officinalis tree.
Extraction: The resin is steam distilled to obtain the essential oil.
Refinement: The oil may be filtered to remove impurities and improve quality.
Formulation: The oil is incorporated into cosmetic products to leverage its beneficial properties.

Applications

Skin Care: Used in creams and lotions for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties. Helps reduce redness and skin irritation.
Hair Care: Added to shampoos and conditioners to improve scalp health and reduce inflammation.
Cosmetic Products: Utilized in various products for its antibacterial and calming qualities.

Cosmetic Benefits

Soothing: Helps calm irritated skin and reduce inflammation.
Antibacterial: Possesses antibacterial properties that can help maintain healthy skin.
Anti-inflammatory: Reduces swelling and inflammation, improving skin condition.

Safety

This ingredient is generally regarded as safe for use in cosmetics and personal care products when used as directed. Individuals with sensitivities to resinous components or allergies should be cautious. Compliance with cosmetic regulations ensures that the oil is used within safe limits in formulations.

Environmental and Safety Considerations

Sustainability: Resin harvesting should be carried out sustainably to protect the Copaifera officinalis tree and its surrounding environment.
Regulation: The oil must adhere to cosmetic regulations to ensure safety and efficacy in final products.

INCI Functions


Fragrance. It plays a very important role in the formulation of cosmetic products as it provides the possibility of enhancing, masking or adding fragrance to the final product, increasing its marketability. It is able to create a perceptible pleasant odour, masking a bad smell. The consumer always expects to find a pleasant or distinctive scent in a cosmetic product.

Skin conditioning agent. It is the mainstay of topical skin treatment as it has the function of restoring, increasing or improving skin tolerance to external factors, including melanocyte tolerance. The most important function of the conditioning agent is to prevent skin dehydration, but the subject is rather complex and involves emollients and humectants that can be added in the formulation.
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CAS: 9000-12-8 8001-61-4 EC number 232-526-3 232-288-0