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LIQUIDAMBAR FORMOSANA RESIN OIL.

Valuable / FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING

Liquidambar Formosana Resin Oil, derived from the Formosan Sweetgum tree, is a botanical extract recognized for its diverse skin benefits. Rich in active compounds, it exhibits antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties, supporting overall skin health and healing processes.

Summary

Fragrance Skin Conditioning Antimicrobial Anti-inflammatory Antioxidant Wound Healing

Science

Mechanism of Action

This resin oil functions through the action of key components such as (E)-caryophyllene, alpha-pinene, beta-pinene, camphene, and limonene. These constituents collectively confer antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects, contribute to pain relief (analgesic properties), and offer antioxidant protection, all of which are instrumental in promoting skin repair and maintaining dermal integrity.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Medium confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Key findings

  1. 01 Showed promising antimicrobial activities against pathogenic bacteria and fungi at concentrations ≤ 625 µg/mL (minimum inhibitory concentration).
  2. 02 An extract increased cell viability by 50% in an H1N1 virus infection model and reduced viral activity by 75% at a concentration of 200 µg/mL.

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The ingredient possesses recognized traditional uses and emerging scientific data supporting its specific biological activities, suggesting it is not typically 'dusted' or overhyped without merit.

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

The resin oil readily integrates into warm oil and wax bases and is also soluble in alcohol. However, formulators should note that combining it with lower-proof alcohol (high water content) may lead to slight cloudiness or precipitation due to its styrene components.

Conflicts

  • High-water-content alcohol (potential for cloudiness/precipitation)

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Max tested
0.6%
Sensitization risk Moderate

The SCCS recommends that extracts or distillates from related species (Liquidambar styraciflua and Liquidambar orientalis, commonly referred to as Storax) should not exceed 0.6% in consumer products due to potential sensitization. IFRA also has restrictions on Styrax, noting that while crude gums are prohibited, extracts/distillates typically show very low percentages of sensitization, primarily in individuals with prior sensitization issues. This specific ingredient has not been reviewed by CIR.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

Liquidambar Formosana Resin Oil offers valuable antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant benefits for skin health, but its use requires adherence to concentration limits (≤0.6%) due to potential sensitization risk, especially for those with existing sensitivities.

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