Is Boswellia Serrata Water safe in cosmetics?
Boswellia Serrata Water has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Boswellia Serrata Water
INCI: BOSWELLIA SERRATA WATER
Boswellia Serrata Water (CAS 97952-72-2 (parent species)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Perfuming, Skin Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific FDA restriction; no CIR monograph
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Boswellia Serrata Water allowed in the EU?
Boswellia Serrata Water EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Boswellia Serrata Water do in cosmetics?
Boswellia Serrata Water functions as: Perfuming, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 97952-72-2 (parent species).
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