ABIES BALSAMEA EXTRACT is graded C (Moderate) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexIII-ALLERGEN-.
ABIES BALSAMEA EXTRACT
Balsam Fir Extract
Safety grade: C
This is an extract taken from the Balsam Fir tree, a type of evergreen tree commonly found in North America. It contains natural resins, oils, and aromatic compounds that give it a fresh, woody forest scent.
It is used in cosmetic products to help ingredients form a light protective film on hair, condition and smooth hair strands, and add a natural pine-like fragrance to the product.
Graded using: COSING.
- EU COSING — Restricted
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Safer alternatives to ABIES BALSAMEA EXTRACT
- HYDROLYZED KERATIN — Grade A. Provides film-forming protection and hair conditioning like the original extract.
- MALTODEXTRIN — Grade A. Offers film-forming and hair conditioning benefits with improved safety profile.
- CERA ALBA — Grade A. Creates protective film on hair and adds natural fragrance as direct replacement.
Other EU Fragrance Allergen ingredients
- LIMONENE — Grade C
- LINALOOL — Grade C**
- BENZYL ALCOHOL — Grade C**
- CITRONELLOL — Grade C
- HEXYL CINNAMAL — Grade C
- GERANIOL — Grade C
Other Film Forming ingredients
- CELLULOSE GUM — Grade A
- GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE — Grade A
- POLYQUATERNIUM-7 — Grade B
- POLYQUATERNIUM-10 — Grade A
- HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE — Grade A
- ACRYLATES COPOLYMER — Grade A