Fragrance
OPOPONAX OIL
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Opoponax (sweet myrrh) oil — a warm, balsamic perfumery oil that's a documented skin sensitiser. EU Annex III only permits the deresinified version, and IFRA tightly limits its fragrance levels.
Function
Skin benefits
- Warm, balsamic, sweet-resinous fragrance
- Traditional perfumery fixative
Known concerns
- EU Annex III restriction — deresinified form only
- Documented skin sensitiser
- IFRA category limits
- Furanocoumarin content possible
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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