Myroxylon balsamum resin (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 9000-64-0; Tolu Balsam

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Myroxylon balsamum resin is an excretion product of the Tolu Balsam tree, which is used in cosmetic formulations. The raw balsam is knocked off the trees. The balm forms a film on skin, hair or nails when applied. It also acts as a hair conditioning agent (makes the hair easy to comb, smooth, soft and shiny and gives it volume) and as a flavouring agent (reduces or inhibits the basic odour or taste of a product)

From an allergological point of view, the product is to be classified as questionable because of its contact-allergic potency.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer