Fragrance
Commiphora erythrea engler var. glabrescens engler gum extract and oil
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A myrrh-related oleo-gum-resin extract from Commiphora erythraea, used in trace amounts as fragrance. EU restricts it because furanoeudesma sesquiterpenes are recognized skin sensitizers, with risk of allergic contact dermatitis.
Skin benefits
- Aromatic resin character
- Antimicrobial sesquiterpenes
- Trace-level fragrance use
Known concerns
- Recognized skin sensitizer
- EU concentration restriction in cosmetics
- Cross-reactivity with myrrh
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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