Copaifera officinalis (Balsam Copaiba) resin






AKA: Balsam Copaiba Resin
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Occlusive
Amazonian Oil
Not Clean
Copaifera Officinalis (Balsam Copaiba) Resin is a cosmetic ingredient used as film forming, masking. Rated moderate hazard by EWG.
CAS #
9000-12-8 / 8001-61-4
Functions
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Masking
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Moisturizing
Creates protective layer
Provides scent
Traditional Use
Used by indigenous Amazonian peoples for centuries as a topical treatment for wounds, inflammation, and skin conditions. Portuguese colonists adopted copaiba balsam in the 16th century, and it became a valued ingredient in European pharmaceutical and cosmetic preparations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Irritation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR