A hydrolate of myrtle leaves, used as a fragrance ingredient.
What it is
Myrtus communis leaf water is, according to CosIng, an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the leaves of the common myrtle, Myrtus communis, of the myrtle family (Myrtaceae), a type of hydrolate. CosIng lists it as a fragrance ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of products, such as toners, face mists and other water-based products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not show how much of the leaves' volatile constituents the water contains.
Functions
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.