What it is
Copaifera officinalis resin is the oleoresin tapped from copaiba trees native to South America, known for its aromatic terpene-rich composition. In cosmetics it serves as a skin-conditioning and mildly astringent botanical and contributes aroma to a formula. It is typically used at low levels as a supporting plant ingredient.
Safety & warnings
Copaiba resin is aromatic and terpene-rich, so it may cause sensitivity in fragrance-reactive individuals; a patch test is reasonable for sensitive skin. It is used at low levels in finished products. It is not considered strongly comedogenic.
Origin & sourcing
Natural, an oleoresin tapped from the trunks of Copaifera trees in South America.
History
Copaiba balsam has a long history of traditional use in South America and has been employed in perfumery and folk preparations, which informs its cosmetic use.
Questions everyone asks
What is copaiba resin?
It is the aromatic oleoresin tapped from South American copaiba trees, used as a skin-conditioning and mildly astringent botanical.
Is copaiba resin likely to irritate skin?
Because it is aromatic and terpene-rich, fragrance-sensitive users may react, so patch testing is sensible for reactive skin.