Fragrance ingredient
Myroxylon Pereirae (Balsam Peru) Resin
INCI: Myroxylon Pereirae Resin
A natural resin from Myroxylon balsamum tree bark, used historically as a fragrance fixative and wound-healing agent; one of the most well-documented fragrance contact allergens in clinical patch testing.
Also known as: balsam of peru, balsam peru resin, peru balsam
fragrant
Benefits
- ✓Warm, vanilla-balsamic fragrance fixative
Watch for
- ⚠One of the most common fragrance/contact allergens — positive patch-test reactions in 4–8% of tested dermatitis patients
- ⚠EU-classified fragrance allergen requiring label disclosure above threshold concentrations
- ⚠Cross-reacts with colophony, benzoin, propolis, and other balsamic materials
In depth
What it does
A natural resin from Myroxylon balsamum tree bark, used historically as a fragrance fixative and wound-healing agent; one of the most well-documented fragrance contact allergens in clinical patch testing. As an fragrance ingredient, it is particularly valued for warm, vanilla-balsamic fragrance fixative.
