Fragrancemedium risk Common irritant
Balsam of Peru
INCI · Myroxylon Pereirae
A natural fragrance and flavoring. Cross-reacts with many other fragrances.
Why dermatologists flag it
Marker allergen - indicates sensitivity to many fragrances
Names to look for on labels
Balsam of Peru appears under any of these names — manufacturers choose between INCI, common, and local-language terms freely.
Myroxylon PereiraePeru BalsamPeruvian Balsamपेरू बाल्सम
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