Commiphora Myrrha Resin Extract

This resin comes from the myrrh tree native to northeastern Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. It has skin conditioning properties and brings a few interesting things to the skincare table.

The resin contains sesquiterpenes or compounds that give it antioxidant and antimicrobial activity. One study found the essential oil of this tree provided the best protection against squalene peroxidation. This is when the squalene naturally found in your skin gets oxidized by UV exposure or environmental stressors like pollution.

Research has also shown that myrrh can help calm itch and irritation by dialing down your skin's inflammatory response at the cellular level.

In lab studies, myrrh extract helped close wounds by up to 98.4%. This suggests it has real potential for supporting skin repair and recovery.

Fun fact: This ingredient has been used for centuries to treat wounds, skin infections, and inflammatory conditions.