Essential oil from Commiphora resin – myrrh, burned in temples since ancient Egypt. Contains furanodienes and sesquiterpenes. In cosmetics – for fragrance, occasionally in anti-aging lines. Moderate contact allergen potential. Avoid during pregnancy.
Topical application
DVery weak or conflicting data.
Essential oil for fragrance. No human topical RCTs. Avoided during pregnancy due to historical reports of uterine stimulant effects when taken systemically.
Myrrh Oil (Commiphora Myrrha Oil) is an essential oil from the resin of Commiphora myrrha, native to the Horn of Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Used in ancient Egyptian temple embalming, in Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine as an anti-inflammatory and wound-healing agent. Composition and mechanism. Furanodienes, furanodienone, curcumenenes, sesquiterpenes (β-elemene, germacrene). In vitro suppresses growth of Staphylococcus aureus, Candida albicans, Streptococcus mutans. In lab models gives a moderate anti-inflammatory effect via cyclooxygenase inhibition. Where applied. Anti-aging serums, balms for problem skin, perfumery, oral care. In Spain – niche natural lines, artisan soaps, Etat Libre d'Orange and similar perfumery. Evidence base. Topical skin RCTs are scarce. Su 2011 showed a moderate anti-inflammatory effect in a mouse ear model. No clinical confirmation of anti-aging or wound-healing effects on human skin. Safety and controversy. Moderate contact allergen potential, can cause irritation and contact dermatitis in sensitive skin. SCCS doesn't list myrrh among the 26 regulated allergens, but dermatologists consider it risky in patients with hay fever and essential oil allergies. Photosensitization possible on sun exposure. Pregnancy – avoid. Myrrh was used in traditional medicine as an abortifacient; safety data for topical use in pregnancy are insufficient. Don't use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Best suited to: healthy non-sensitive skin in perfumery compositions. Not for atopy, rosacea, perioral dermatitis, sensitive skin, or pregnancy.
Irritation potential
MediumAllergen risk
ModeratePregnancy
AvoidSuitable for
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Commiphora Myrrha Oil is not recommended during pregnancy. Consider an alternative from the same category.
Commiphora Myrrha Oil suits: normal. Use with caution in: sensitive, dry.
Commiphora Myrrha Oil has moderate irritation potential. Sensitive skin may show a transient reaction that usually settles with adaptation.
Essential oil from Commiphora resin – myrrh, burned in temples since ancient Egypt.
The INCI name is Commiphora Myrrha Oil. It may also appear as: Myrrh Oil, Масло мирры.
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Use with caution