Derived from the sap of a tree found in South America, this balm actually contains sixty substances. All are not yet identified. The best known are the conyferyle benzoate, benzyl benzoate, benzoic acid, benzyl alcohol, benzyl cinnamate, cinnamyl cinnamate, vanillin, nerolidol, farnesol.
Warning: balsam of Peru or any of its components can be responsible of eczema.
Heated, she has relaxing attributes, useful in stressful situations. It is also used in facial mask, fragrance and rinsing hair thanks to its astringent qualities.
External: dilute 2 to 3 ml of oil in a basin of warm water to inhale. You can also apply it to the base oil to massage the chest.
Myroxylon balsamum var. pereiras
Distilled part: Oleoresin
Origin: South America