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Liquidambar Orientalis Balsam Oil

Korean: 동양풍나무발삼오일 · Functions: perfuming

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients

Maximum: 0.6%

Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
* 배합한도 : 0.6%

Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 17, 2026

EU European Union (CosIng)

Restricted Annex III/180

Maximum: 0.6%

Conditions: Liquidambar orientalis oil and extract (styrax)

Source: EU CosIng — Annex III · checked Oct 17, 2026

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Also listed as

LIQUIDAMBAR ORIENTALIS BALSAM OIL 동양풍나무발삼오일

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

Is Liquidambar Orientalis Balsam Oil banned in the European Union?

In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Restricted” (EU CosIng — Annex III). The maximum allowed is 0.6%. A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.

Is Liquidambar Orientalis Balsam Oil banned in South Korea?

In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Restricted” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions). The maximum allowed is 0.6%. A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.

Is Liquidambar Orientalis Balsam Oil allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is Liquidambar Orientalis Balsam Oil used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: perfuming.

What is Liquidambar Orientalis Balsam Oil called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 동양풍나무발삼오일.