Fragrance
COMMIPHORA MYRRHA RESIN
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Myrrh — the aromatic gum resin of Commiphora myrrha (CAS 9000-45-7). Long-used fragrance and astringent, but its essential-oil fraction can cause contact dermatitis.
Commiphora myrrha resin (myrrh, CAS 9000-45-7) is the oleo-gum-resin exuded from the Commiphora myrrha tree. It has been used in perfumery, oral care and traditional medicine for millennia. The essential-oil fraction contains furanosesquiterpenes (furanoeudesma-1,3-diene, curzerene), sesquiterpene hydrocarbons and trace aldehydes; several of these are documented contact allergens. Case reports describe Type IV dermatitis from myrrh-containing oral products and perfumes. Not EU-restricted as such, but the fragrance fraction must comply with SCCS allergen-declaration limits.
Function
Skin benefits
- Traditional fragrance and astringent resin
- Contains sesquiterpenes with mild antimicrobial activity
- Used in oral-care and perfumery for centuries
Known concerns
- Can provoke contact dermatitis in sensitive users
- Contains fragrance-allergen constituents
- Cross-reactivity reported with other resins (e.g., Boswellia)
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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