An essential oil from myrrh gum resin, used as a fragrance ingredient.
What it is
Commiphora myrrha gum oil is an essential oil obtained from the gum resin of myrrh, Commiphora myrrha, of the torchwood family (Burseraceae). CosIng lists it as a perfuming ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Perfuming
- Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.