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Cistus Ladanifer Resin

INCI: CISTUS LADANIFERUS RESIN

CAS Number
8016-26-0
Function
Fragrance, skin conditioning, fixative
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No FDA restriction; used as fragrance fixative and skin conditioning agent

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Balsamic resin from Cistus ladaniferus (labdanum) with antioxidant, antimicrobial, and fragrance-fixative properties with good safety profile. Permitted under EU 1223/2009; naturally occurring allergens require label disclosure at EU thresholds. IFRA standards apply.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

plant-resin fragrance-fixative antioxidant antimicrobial natural-allergens ifra-applicable cosmeceutical-activity ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cistus Ladanifer Resin safe in cosmetics?

Balsamic resin from Cistus ladaniferus (labdanum) with antioxidant, antimicrobial, and fragrance-fixative properties with good safety profile. Permitted under EU 1223/2009; naturally occurring allergens require label disclosure at EU thresholds. IFRA standards apply. The EU classifies Cistus Ladanifer Resin as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Cistus Ladanifer Resin allowed in the EU?

Cistus Ladanifer Resin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cistus Ladanifer Resin do in cosmetics?

Cistus Ladanifer Resin functions as: Fragrance, skin conditioning, fixative. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8016-26-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cistus Ladanifer Resin?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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