Methyl Abietate
What Methyl Abietate is & what it does
Methyl Abietate is the methyl ester of abietic acid, a resin acid sourced from pine and other conifer rosin. In cosmetics it is generally used as a plasticizer and film-feel modifier, helping films stay flexible and smooth, and it can contribute a faint resinous character. Rosin esters are common in long-wear and color products. It is not a UV filter and has no flagged concerns in this catalog.
What is Methyl Abietate?
It is the methyl ester of abietic acid, a resin acid sourced from pine and other conifer rosin. It is generally used as a plasticizer and film-feel modifier.
What does Methyl Abietate do in a formula?
It helps films stay flexible and smooth, and can contribute a faint resinous character. Rosin esters are common in long-wear and color cosmetic products.
Is Methyl Abietate safe?
It is generally considered a low-concern functional ingredient, with no specific risks flagged in this catalog. Those sensitive to rosin or colophony may wish to note the pine-resin origin.
Sunscreens with Methyl Abietate
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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Think Sport, Everyday Face, Spf 30+, Naturally Tinted
71/100
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ThinkKids Zinc Oxide 23.4% Sunscreen SPF 50
69/100
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Thinksport Sunscreen, SPF 50+, For Kids
69/100