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Fragrance

MYROXYLON PEREIRAE OIL/EXTRACT

25

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

Balsam of Peru (Myroxylon pereirae) — a warm vanilla-cinnamon resin and one of the most common fragrance allergens, consistently in patch-test top-5. EU regulation restricts the crude balsam; expect labelling and avoidance for sensitised users.

Function

FRAGRANCE

Skin benefits

  • Warm vanilla-cinnamon fragrance complexity
  • Trace antimicrobial action

Known concerns

  • Top-5 contact-dermatitis allergen in patch testing
  • EU restriction on crude balsam
  • Cross-reactivity with cinnamon/clove/vanilla
  • Strong fragrance sensitiser

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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