Myrtle Oil

Category: Essential Oil

Brief Description: Myrtle Oil is extracted from the leaves and twigs of the Myrtle plant. It has a clear, fresh, and slightly sweet scent. The cost of Myrtle Oil is around $20-30 per oz, though this can vary.

Benefits: Known for its soothing, astringent, and toning properties. It can help to balance and clear the skin.

Skin Type Suitability/Concerns: Suitable for all skin types, particularly beneficial for oily or acne-prone skin.

Target Audience: Ideal for individuals looking for natural, balancing skincare products for oily or acne-prone skin.

Chemical Composition: Contains cineole, myrtenol, pinene, myrtenyl acetate, limonene, linalool, and geraniol.

Physical Aspect: A clear to pale yellow liquid.

Compatibility: Blends well with bergamot, clary sage, clove, hyssop, eucalyptus, ginger, lavender, peppermint, rosemary, spearmint, thyme, and tea tree.

Concentration: Generally used at a concentration of 1% or less in cosmetic formulations.

Side Effects/Adverse Reactions: Can cause skin irritation or sensitization in some individuals.

Regulatory Status: Generally recognized as safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations.

Sustainability/Ethical Considerations: Myrtle is a common plant that can be sustainably grown and harvested.

Variants: Green and red Myrtle oils, which come from different species of Myrtle and have slightly different properties.