Peru Balsam oil is a natural essential oil derived from the resin of the Myroxylon balsamum tree, which is native to Central and South America. It has a warm, sweet, and balsamic aroma with a hint of vanilla. The oil is used in perfumery, aromatherapy, and as a fixative in cosmetics and personal care products. It is also believed to have medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including skin irritations and respiratory issues. The oil is usually used in dilution as it is thick and sticky.