Myrtus communis oil
AKA “Myrtle oil, Common myrtle oil”
Essential Oil
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Ingredient Facts
Myrtus communis oil
AKA: Myrtle oil, Common myrtle oil
Essential Oil · Skin Conditioning | Antioxidant | Astringent | Fragrance · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Fragrance
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Myrtle leaf oil from the Mediterranean has been traditionally used as a skin tonic to help invigorate and refresh complexion, while adding a subtle, naturally aromatic quality to formulations.
Family
Myrtaceae (Myrtle family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Tree
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
84082-67-7, 8008-46-6
Form
Oil
Plant-Derived
Botanical. Native to Mediterranean. Extracted from leaves of Myrtus communis, a Mediterranean shrub in the Myrtaceae family. Steam-distilled from the dried or fresh leaves to obtain the essential oil.
Plant Source
Myrtaceae (Myrtle family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Function
Skin Conditioning | Antioxidant | Astringent | Fragrance
Benefits
Brightens uneven skin tone
Traditional Use
Myrtle oil has been used in Mediterranean traditional medicine for over 2,000 years as an astringent, antimicrobial, and skin tonic. Ancient Greeks and Romans incorporated it into skincare and cosmetics for its purifying and rejuvenating properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Caution
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR