An essential oil from myrtle, used as a fragrance and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Myrtus communis oil is the volatile oil obtained from common myrtle, Myrtus communis, a Mediterranean shrub of the myrtle family (Myrtaceae). CosIng lists it as a fragrance and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in skin care products and scented 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 reveal which parts of the plant were used. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- Skin conditioning – miscellaneous
- Enhancing the appearance of dry and/or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.