Fragrance
Peru balsam (INCI name: Myroxylon pereirae), when used as a fragrance ingredient
Safety score · 0–100
Avoid
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Crude Peru balsam is one of the best-documented contact allergens in dermatology — banned outright in EU cosmetics; only purified low-cinnamate fractions may be used, and even those carry strict IFRA limits.
Skin benefits
- Provides warm, vanilla-cinnamon, balsamic fragrance note
Known concerns
- Among the top 5 contact allergens in clinical patch testing
- Contains cinnamates, benzoates, and coumarin
- EU Annex II prohibits crude Peru balsam
- Severe IFRA Standard restriction (fractions only, very low limits)
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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