Myrrh
Myrrh is a fragrant resin extracted from the Commiphora tree, widely used in British skincare and cosmetics for its soothing and conditioning properties. It has been prized for centuries in luxury beauty formulas for its warm, balsamic aroma and gentle care of skin and hair.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare, myrrh resin is typically steam-distilled into an essential oil or used as a resinoid extract. It helps to soften and condition the skin while imparting a rich, spicy-balsamic scent to creams, balms, serums and perfumes. Its natural resinous nature also makes it a useful ingredient in lip balms and hair treatments where it can help improve texture and provide a subtle fixative effect for fragrance.
Key benefits
- Conditions and softens dry or rough skin
- Adds a warm, balsamic note to fragrance blends
- Helps soothe and calm appearance of irritated skin
- Conditions hair and improves manageability
- Acts as a natural fixative in perfumes and balms
- Supports the look of healthy, supple skin
Best for
dry skin, mature skin, sensitive skin
Where it comes from
Myrrh is a natural oleo-gum resin obtained from the bark of several species of Commiphora trees, primarily Commiphora myrrha, native to regions of North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula.
Products with Myrrh
Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Myrrh than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.