Myrtus communis oil

AKA: Myrtle oil, Common myrtle oil
Plant-Derived
Not Clean
Myrtus Communis Oil is a volatile oil obtained from the leaves of the Myrtle, Myrtus communis L., Myrtaceae
Family
Myrtaceae (Myrtle family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
84082-67-7, 8008-46-6
Form
Oil
Functions
Tonic
Brightens uneven skin tone
Traditional Use
Myrtle oil has been used in Mediterranean traditional medicine for over 2,000 years as an astringent, antimicrobial, and skin tonic. Ancient Greeks and Romans incorporated it into skincare and cosmetics for its purifying and rejuvenating properties.
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory2 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR