MYROXYLON PEREIRAE RESIN is graded F (Banned) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexII.
MYROXYLON PEREIRAE RESIN
Balsam of Peru
Safety grade: F
Balsam of Peru is a dark, fragrant resin extracted from a tree native to Central America. It has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and is known for its warm, vanilla-like scent.
This ingredient forms a protective layer on hair and skin to improve shine and smoothness, while also providing a pleasant fragrance to mask other odors in the product.
Graded using: COSING.
- EU COSING — Prohibited
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Safer alternatives to MYROXYLON PEREIRAE RESIN
- CERA ALBA — Grade A. Natural wax that forms protective film and adds fragrance like balsam resin.
- HYDROLYZED KERATIN — Grade A. Protein derivative that conditions hair and forms protective coating on strands.
- MALTODEXTRIN — Grade A. Natural polymer that conditions hair while forming breathable film layer.
Other EU Prohibited (Annex II) ingredients
- BUTYLPHENYL METHYLPROPIONAL — Grade F**
- PETROLATUM — Grade F
- ZINC PYRITHIONE — Grade F**
- CYCLOMETHICONE — Grade F**
- HYDROXYISOHEXYL 3-CYCLOHEXENE CARBOXALDEHYDE — Grade F
- CI 73360 — Grade F
Other Film Forming ingredients
- CELLULOSE GUM — Grade A
- GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE — Grade A
- POLYQUATERNIUM-7 — Grade B
- POLYQUATERNIUM-10 — Grade A
- HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE — Grade A
- ACRYLATES COPOLYMER — Grade A