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Pistacia Lentiscus Gum

What Pistacia Lentiscus Gum is & what it does

Pistacia Lentiscus Gum, also known as mastic gum, is a natural resin from the mastic tree. In cosmetic formulas it can serve as a film-forming and skin-conditioning agent and is traditionally noted for an aromatic quality. It is generally used at low levels as a botanical functional ingredient.

What does Pistacia Lentiscus Gum do in skincare?

Pistacia Lentiscus Gum, also called mastic gum, is a natural resin used as a film-forming and skin-conditioning agent. It can help give a formula a smooth, cohesive feel and is traditionally noted for an aromatic quality. It is generally used at low levels as a botanical functional ingredient.

Is Pistacia Lentiscus Gum natural or synthetic?

Pistacia Lentiscus Gum is natural, a resin obtained from the mastic tree. It is processed for cosmetic use but comes directly from a plant source. This makes it a botanical, plant-derived ingredient.

Is Pistacia Lentiscus Gum safe?

Mastic gum is generally regarded as a mild botanical ingredient at the low levels used in cosmetics. Because it is a plant resin, people prone to reactions from fragrant or resinous botanicals may prefer to patch test. It is otherwise used as a supporting ingredient.

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