Ingredient
Balsam Copaiba Resin
What is Balsam Copaiba Resin?
Balsam Copaiba Resin is a natural resin obtained from the Copaifera tree, which is native to South America. The resin is collected by tapping the tree, similar to the process used for harvesting rubber or maple syrup.
In body care products, Balsam Copaiba Resin is valued for its aromatic properties and is often used in perfumes and as a fixative in fragrances. While some people use it based on traditional beliefs of skin-soothing properties, scientific evidence on its efficacy for health benefits is limited and mixed.
When you see Balsam Copaiba Resin on a label, it is generally included for its scent or for its potential soothing properties, although individual reactions can vary.
Commonly found in: perfumes, fragrances, body lotions, soaps, essential oil blends
Balsam Copaiba Resin is not specifically regulated as a separate ingredient by the FDA and is generally recognized as safe when used in normal quantities in cosmetics.
Research into Balsam Copaiba Resin's health effects is limited, with traditional uses not well-supported by strong scientific evidence.
Balsam Copaiba Resin is derived from a tree and is considered vegan.
Sources: Copaiba Balsam Profile
Scout's take
Natural resins that are recognized contact sensitizers (Balsam of Peru and colophonium/rosin are standard patch-test allergens; benzoin and copaiba are documented sensitizers).
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