Peru Balsam Essential Oil

Peru Balsam essential oil is steam distilled from the bark of the Myroxylon balsamum, a wild tree native to El Salvador.

A few of Peru Balsam Essential Oil's qualities are as follows:

- has anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic and parasiticidal properties.

- is beneficial for chapped skin, eczema, rashes, sensitive skin, sores and wounds.

- often used as a fragrance component in soaps.

- is a pale yellow color and has a sweet, smokey vanilla like scent.

- avoid during pregnancy and may cause skin sensitization in some individuals.

- blends nicely with balsamics, florals, orientals, spices, patchouli, petitgrain, rose, sandalwood and ylang ylang.

This information is provided for reference use only and is not meant to substitute the advice of a licensed health care professional.