COMMIPHORA GILEADENSIS OIL cosmetic ingredient

Description

Commiphora Gileadensis (Balm of Gilead) Oil is the volatile oil derived from the whole plant, Commiphora gileadensis, Burseraceae.

The functions of the cosmetic ingredient

ANTIMICROBIAL : Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.

ANTIOXIDANT : Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.

ASTRINGENT : Contracting and/or tightening the skin.

UV FILTER : Exclusively or mainly intended to protect the skin and/or hair against certain UV radiation by absorbing, reflecting or scattering UV radiation. All authorised UV filters are substances in the positive list of Annex VI to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.