INCI Name
Myroxylon Pereirae Oil
Botanical Name
Myroxylon pereirae
Balsam of Peru essential oil is obtained from the resin of Myroxylon pereirae via solvent extraction or distillation. It has a warm, sweet, balsamic aroma with fixative qualities and is widely used in perfumery. Due to its high potential for sensitization, it is restricted to very low levels in cosmetic formulations.
Fragrance, fixative, skin-conditioning agent
Product Type(s):
Typical Usage Range:
0.1–0.5% in skin care; higher levels in perfumery as fixative
Warm, sweet, balsamic aroma traditionally used in perfumery as a fixative and in ointments for conditioning qualities
Primary Components:
Cinnamic acid esters, benzyl benzoate, benzoic acid, vanillin, cinnamyl cinnamate
Common skin sensitizer; avoid in leave-on products or use in very low concentrations; patch test strongly recommended
Preferred Extraction Method:
Solvent extraction or steam distillation of balsam resin
Ensure cosmetic-grade oil; confirm origin (Central America); use only from reputable suppliers due to sensitization risk
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Balsam of Peru Essential Oil
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