Botanical Oils
Commiphora Myrrha Oil
An aromatic botanical oil with antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties that helps soothe and nourish dry-looking skin, support the skin barrier, and promote a smoother, healthier, more revitalized-looking complexion.
Key Benefits
- Provides antioxidant support
- Helps condition dry-feeling skin
- Supports a smoother-looking surface
- Helps comfort environmentally stressed skin
- Adds a warm resinous botanical profile
How It Works
Ingredient Details
INCI Name: Commiphora Myrrha Oil
Ingredient Type: Essential Oil
Best For
Normal skin · Dry skin · Rough-feeling skin · Mature-looking skin
What It Is
What It Does
Commiphora Myrrha Oil FAQs
Common questions about this ingredient in skincare.
What is myrrh oil made from?
It is the volatile aromatic oil obtained from the resinous exudate of Commiphora myrrha, a tree traditionally associated with perfumery and botanical preparations.
What does myrrh oil do in skin care?
It primarily provides aromatic skin conditioning and antioxidant support, helping dry or stressed skin feel more comfortable and look smoother.
Is myrrh oil proven to heal skin?
No cosmetic ingredient should be described as healing disease or injury. Laboratory and ex vivo studies are encouraging, but clinical evidence for routine cosmetic use remains limited.
Can sensitive skin use myrrh oil?
Possibly, when it is properly diluted in a well-designed formula. Because aromatic oils can cause sensitivity, patch testing is advisable.
Should myrrh oil be used undiluted?
No. Essential oils should not be applied neat. Follow the directions and concentration established in the finished cosmetic product.
Is myrrh oil an antioxidant?
Experimental research indicates antioxidant activity, including quenching of singlet oxygen and reduced oxidation of sebum squalene in a cosmetic test system. That does not establish identical results for every product.
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