Fragrance ingredient
Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil
An essential oil distilled from the resin of Ferula galbaniflua (galbanum), registered in EU CosIng (Ref 76304), used in cosmetics as a fragrance ingredient with a characteristic green, balsamic character; its monoterpene content (notably pinenes) poses sensitization risk, especially on compromised skin.
Also known as: galbanum resin oil, galbanum oil, ferula gummosa resin oil
FragranceAntimicrobialTonic
Benefits
- ✓Contributes a distinctive green, balsamic, woody fragrance note
- ✓Mild antimicrobial activity
Watch for
- ⚠Contains monoterpenes (alpha-pinene, beta-pinene, delta-3-carene) that can be sensitizing, particularly on abraded or damaged skin
- ⚠Potential contact sensitizer; use at low concentrations in formulations