Myrtus Communis Extract
What Myrtus Communis Extract is & what it does
Myrtus Communis Extract is a botanical extract from the common myrtle, an aromatic Mediterranean shrub. In skincare it is generally used as a skin-conditioning and soothing plant extract containing tannins and aromatic compounds. It does not provide UV protection and appears in a small set of products.
What is Myrtus Communis Extract?
It is a botanical extract from common myrtle, an aromatic Mediterranean shrub. In skincare it is generally used as a soothing, conditioning plant extract.
What does Myrtus Communis Extract do in skincare?
It is typically used for skin conditioning and to add tannins and aromatic plant compounds to a formula. It does not provide UV protection.
Is Myrtus Communis Extract safe?
It is generally considered well tolerated at cosmetic levels, and no specific concerns are flagged for it here. Aromatic botanicals can occasionally bother very sensitive skin, so a patch test is sensible.
Sunscreens with Myrtus Communis Extract
We rate 2 sunscreens that contain it:
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Mizon Watermax Moisture BB Cream SPF 30/pa+++
72/100
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Equate Wrinkle Repair Moisturizer SPF 30 1oz.
65/100