Frankincense Extract

INCI: BOSWELLIA CARTERII RESIN EXTRACT

CAS Number
89957-98-2
Function
Skin Conditioning, Masking, Tonic, Anti-inflammatory
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No specific FDA restrictions; used as cosmetic botanical and fragrance ingredient

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Well-regarded botanical resin extract with established anti-inflammatory and skin-conditioning properties from boswellic acids, with long history of traditional and cosmetic use; generally safe and well-tolerated.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

anti-inflammatory traditional-use boswellic-acids fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Frankincense Extract safe in cosmetics?

Well-regarded botanical resin extract with established anti-inflammatory and skin-conditioning properties from boswellic acids, with long history of traditional and cosmetic use; generally safe and well-tolerated. The EU classifies Frankincense Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Frankincense Extract allowed in the EU?

Frankincense Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Frankincense Extract do in cosmetics?

Frankincense Extract functions as: Skin Conditioning, Masking, Tonic, Anti-inflammatory. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 89957-98-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Frankincense Extract?

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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