COMMIPHORA MYRRHA RESIN WATER
Safety score · 0–100
Good
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About
Myrrh resin water with anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and wound-healing properties used since antiquity in skincare.
Commiphora myrrha (myrrh) resin water is a steam distillate containing furanoeudesma-1,3-diene and other sesquiterpenes with well-documented anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and astringent properties. Myrrh has an extensive historical use record in traditional medicine spanning thousands of years. It is not specifically restricted under EU Regulation 1223/2009. The steam-distilled water form provides a milder alternative to myrrh essential oil or resin, with the water-soluble compounds providing skin-conditioning benefits while minimizing concerns associated with the potent essential oil form.
Skin benefits
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antimicrobial and wound healing
- Astringent properties
- Skin conditioning
- Anti-aging support
Known concerns
- Generally very well tolerated
- Rare allergic reactions in individuals sensitive to burseraceae plants
- Strong fragrance may cause sensory irritation in very sensitive individuals
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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