Very Disliked

Myroxylon Pereirae Resin

Explained

This resin is also known as Balsam of Peru. It contains a mix of aromatic compounds that give it a warm, vanilla, and cinnamon-like scent.

In cosmetics, it's mainly used as a fragrance and masking ingredient; masking ingredients help cover unpleasant odors from other ingredients.

Just so you know, this resin is consistently ranked among the top five most common contact allergens in dermatology patch testing. Roughly 4-8% of patients test positive in allergen patch testing for this ingredient.

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Users who like it
1%
Users who avoid it
99%

What it does

Masking Obscuring or blocking

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it
0%
Position Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 35467
INCI Name MYROXYLON PEREIRAE RESIN
INN Name peruvian balsam
EC #  232-352-8
Ph. Eur. Name balsamum peruvianum
All Functions Film Forming, Hair Conditioning, Masking