MYROXYLON PEREIRAE OIL

Ingredient type:  FAT-SOLUBLE/EMOLLIENT

Peruvian balsam essential oil (allergen)

Ingredient to avoid during pregnancy: Yes

Essential oil

✨ Role: Myroxylon Pereirae oil, commonly known as Peru balsam, is used in cosmetics for its healing and soothing properties. It helps relieve skin irritation and improves skin regeneration, while providing a pleasant vanilla fragrance.

Ingredient type: Fat-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: Myroxylon Pereirae oil is generally considered safe for topical use in cosmetic products, although some individuals may be sensitive or allergic to this ingredient.

✨ Vegan: No, this ingredient is not vegan because it is plant-based and contains resins that may not always meet strict vegan criteria depending on how it is extracted and processed.

✨ Note: This ingredient is known for its allergenic potential and is one of the most common contact allergens in dermatology. People with sensitive skin are therefore advised to avoid it.

Found in: Healing creams, repairing balms, soothing lotions, and sometimes in perfumes for its fragrant properties.

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