Copaifera officinalis (Balsam Copaiba) resin

Copaifera officinalis (Balsam Copaiba) resin

AKA “Balsam Copaiba Resin”

Ingredient Facts

Copaifera officinalis (Balsam Copaiba) resin

AKA: Balsam Copaiba Resin

Botanical-Derived Synthetic · Film-Former · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Fragrance

Amazonian Oil

Clean

A natural resin from the Brazilian copaiba tree that helps create a smooth, protective layer on skin while adding a subtle natural fragrance to the formula.

CAS #

9000-12-8 / 8001-61-4

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Functions

Film-Former

Fragrance

Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.

Film Forming

Antioxidant

Protects skin from free radical damage caused by UV, pollution, and stress

Anti-Inflammatory

Moisturizing

Locks in moisture to keep skin soft and supple throughout the day

Creates protective layer

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.