Myrtus communis (Green Myrtle) oil

Myrtus communis (Green Myrtle) oil

AKA “green myrtle oil”

Oil

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Ingredient Facts

Myrtus communis (Green Myrtle) oil

AKA: Green myrtle oil

Oil · Masking · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Not Clean

Myrtus communis (green myrtle) oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as masking, tonic.

Family

Myrtaceae (Myrtle family)

Plant Part

Leaf

Lifeform

Tree

Climate

Wet tropical

CAS #

84082-67-7 / 8008-46-6

Form

Oil

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Functions

Masking

Tonic

Antioxidant

Anti-Inflammatory

Wound Healing

Tightens and tones skin

Provides scent

Traditional Use

Used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern traditional medicine and skincare for over 2,000 years to treat skin conditions, wounds, and as a fragrance. Ancient Romans incorporated myrtle into cosmetic preparations and considered it a symbol of beauty and love.