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Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract

What Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract is & what it does

Myrtus communis leaf extract is a botanical extract from the leaves of the common myrtle, a Mediterranean shrub. It is generally used as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning ingredient, since myrtle leaves contain aromatic polyphenols and essential-oil compounds. In formulas it is typically present at low levels to lend soothing botanical character. No specific concerns are flagged for this extract in this catalog.

What is Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract?

It is a botanical extract from the leaves of common myrtle, a Mediterranean shrub. It is generally used as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning ingredient.

What does Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract do in skincare?

It contributes aromatic polyphenols and essential-oil compounds and is typically added at low levels to lend soothing botanical character. It usually supports other plant actives in a formula.

Is Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract safe?

It is generally considered safe at the low levels typically used in cosmetics, and no specific concerns are flagged for it here. Sensitive users can patch test as a precaution.

Sunscreens with Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract

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