Hydrolyzed Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract
What Hydrolyzed Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract is & what it does
Hydrolyzed Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract is a botanical extract from myrtle (Myrtus communis) leaves that has been hydrolyzed to break it into smaller, more water-compatible fragments. It is commonly used as a skin-conditioning and antioxidant-style botanical ingredient, since myrtle leaves contain polyphenols and tannins. The hydrolysis step can improve its solubility and absorption in water-based formulas. It is generally present at low levels as a supporting botanical.
What is Hydrolyzed Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract?
It is a botanical extract from myrtle (Myrtus communis) leaves that has been hydrolyzed into smaller, more water-compatible fragments. Myrtle leaves contain polyphenols and tannins.
What does this myrtle leaf extract do in skincare?
It is commonly used as a skin-conditioning and antioxidant-style botanical ingredient. The hydrolysis step can improve its solubility in water-based formulas, and it is generally used at low levels.
Is hydrolyzed myrtle leaf extract safe?
It is generally treated as a gentle supporting botanical with no concern flags noted here. People sensitive to plant extracts may wish to patch test.
Sunscreens with Hydrolyzed Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair® Daily Face Moisturizer With Spf 30 + Hyaluronic Acid
65/100
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Neutrogena Rapid Tone Repair Moisturizer Broad Spectrum Spf 30
65/100
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Neutrogena Retinol Boost Day Cream SPF 15
64/100