Copaifera officinalis (Balsam Copaiba) resin

Copaifera officinalis (Balsam Copaiba) resin 1
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Copaifera officinalis (Balsam Copaiba) resin 4
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AKA: Balsam Copaiba Resin
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Occlusive
Amazonian Oil
Not Clean
OriginNative to South America, Brazil. Derived from the resin of Copaifera officinalis trees native to Brazilian rainforests in the Fabaceae family. Extracted through tapping the tree trunk to collect the naturally exuded oleoresinous liquid.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Irritation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Caution
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR