INCI name

MYROXYLON PEREIRAE RESIN

Balsam of Peru

This entry shows data from the EU CosIng database. An editorial description has not been written and reviewed yet.

Functions

Film forming
Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
Hair conditioning
Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
Fragrance
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.

EU regulation

EU · Annex II, entry 1136Peru balsam (INCI name: Myroxylon pereirae), when used as a fragrance ingredient
As of
3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223
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