Description

Copaifera Officinalis Resin is a natural resin obtained from the Copaifera officinalis tree, also known as copaíba, which belongs to the Fabaceae family. This resin is utilized in cosmetic and personal care products for its soothing, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties.

Chemical Composition and Structure

Key Components: Contains a variety of terpenes and phenolic compounds, including β-caryophyllene, α-humulene, and other sesquiterpenes.
Terpenes: These compounds contribute to the resin's therapeutic properties and distinctive balsamic aroma.

Physical Properties

Appearance: Sticky, semi-solid or solid at room temperature, with a yellow to amber color.
Odor: Characteristic woody and resinous scent with balsamic undertones.
Consistency: Viscous and resinous, with a sticky texture.

Production Process

Harvesting: The resin is collected from the bark of the Copaifera officinalis tree.
Processing: The collected resin is often purified to remove impurities and enhance its quality.
Formulation: The resin is incorporated into cosmetic products for its beneficial properties.

Applications

Skin Care: Used in formulations to soothe and calm irritated skin, reduce inflammation, and provide antimicrobial benefits.
Hair Care: Added to products for its anti-inflammatory properties and to promote a healthy scalp.
Cosmetic Products: Incorporated into various products to leverage its therapeutic properties.

Cosmetic Benefits

Soothing: Helps alleviate skin irritation and calm inflamed areas.
Anti-inflammatory: Reduces redness and swelling, contributing to improved skin health.
Antimicrobial: Provides antimicrobial benefits that support skin health.

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 substances or allergies should be cautious. Compliance with cosmetic regulations ensures that the resin is used within safe limits in formulations.

Environmental and Safety Considerations

Sustainability: The harvesting of resin should be conducted sustainably to protect the Copaifera officinalis tree and its ecosystem.
Regulation: The resin must meet cosmetic safety regulations to ensure it is safe and effective in products.

INCI Functions:


Film-forming agent. It produces, upon application, a very thin continuous film with an optimal balance of cohesion, adhesion and stickiness on skin, hair or nails to counteract or limit damage from external phenomena such as chemicals, UV rays and pollution.

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.
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CAS: 9000-12-8 8001-61-4 EC number 232-526-3 232-288-0