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Ingredient Facts
Myrtle, green
AKA: Green Myrtle Oil, Myrtus communis
Ingredient · Cosmetic Colorant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Colorant
Not Clean
Myrtle, Green is a cosmetic ingredient.
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Functions
Cosmetic Colorant
Gives the product its color. Purely aesthetic — makes the formula look good in the jar but does nothing for your skin.
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Traditional Use
Used in ancient Greek and Roman skincare preparations as an astringent and antibacterial ingredient. Traditional Mediterranean herbalism valued myrtle for cleansing the skin and maintaining a clear complexion.