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Powder made from the fossilized resin of trees; Can be used as a mild physical exfoliant; Also used as a bulking and thickening agent; Not a significant source of antioxidants
Amber Powder
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Amber Powder is the fossilized resin obtained from the pine tree, Pinus succinifera
Purpose
This powder derived from fossilized tree resin is used as a bulking agent and a physical exfoliant in skin care products.
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Absorbent
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At a Glance
Powder made from the fossilized resin of trees
Can be used as a mild physical exfoliant
Also used as a bulking and thickening agent
Not a significant source of antioxidants
Article
Amber powder is made from the finely-ground fossilized resin of trees (mostly varieties of pine trees). Amber is best known for its application in its solid form in jewelry. When powdered, it is added to skin care products as a mild physical exfoliant. It can also be added to formulas to provide bulk or to help thicken product texture.
Despite its plant origin – and some claims made by cosmetics companies – amber powder is not considered to be a significant source of antioxidants. Because of its fossilized nature, it is also not a fragrant ingredient as some freshly derived tree resins can be.
Usage levels for amber powder in cosmetics haven’t been formally established.
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