Peru Balsam essential oil is the liquid fraction of the resin from the Myroxylon pereira tree. The aromachemistry of both the resin and the essential oil are very similar but the essential oil is easier to formulate with due to it being readily miscible with your oil or alcohol phase.
Aside from its pleasing aroma, Peru Balsam also has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and skin regenerative properties.
Key chemistry includes Cinnamyl Alcohol and benzoates.
Perfumery Note:
Base/ Fixative
Process:
Peru balsam is steam distilled
Appearance:
Yellow to pale brown flowable oily liquid.
Odour:
Balsamic, soft, warm, sweet, vanilla-tones.
Solubility:
Alcohol / Oil
Heat stability:
Flash point 91C
Generally good heat stability for a cosmetic aromatic ingredient.
Typical use level:
Due to the potential for this to cause skin sensitivity we recommend it not used in products for sensitive or damaged skin. For others a maximum dermal use of 0.4% is recommended by Tisserand and Young (Essential Oil Safety).
Examples of applications:
Perfumery, skin care - anti-ageing, balms.
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Prior to use: Customers should always refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet / Specification Sheet OR the ingredients label as affixed to each product which are current at the time of supply of the product.
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