Fragrance ingredient
Myrtus Communis Oil
INCI: Myrtus Communis (Myrtle) Oil
A volatile essential oil steam-distilled from the leaves and twigs of Myrtus communis, used primarily as a fragrance ingredient with a fresh, herbal, camphoraceous scent.
Also known as: myrtle oil, myrtle essential oil
fragranceskin-conditioning
Benefits
- ✓Provides herbal, woody fragrance character
- ✓Minor antioxidant contribution from phenolic compounds
Watch for
- ⚠Contains naturally occurring fragrance allergens (linalool, geraniol, limonene); potential sensitizer in fragrance-sensitive individuals
- ⚠Photosensitivity possible at higher concentrations