OH DAISEY INGREDIENT LIBRARY
Myroxylon Pereirae Oil
Balsam of Peru is a well-established cause of fragrance allergy and is commonly used as a clinical marker for contact sensitization. Sensitive individuals may react to multiple related fragrance compounds.
OH DAISEY VERDICT
Use With Caution
Evidence level: Strong
Why Oh Daisey rates it this way
Balsam of Peru is a well-established cause of fragrance allergy and is commonly used as a clinical marker for contact sensitization. Sensitive individuals may react to multiple related fragrance compounds.
What it does
Provides a sweet balsamic fragrance and functions as a perfuming ingredient.
How to read this rating
This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.