Myrtle Essential Oil 10ml
Cleansing, balancing, toning
A gentler alternative to Eucalyptus
Balancing and regulating for greasy, acne prone skin
-
SpeciesMyrtus communis
-
OriginTunisia
-
Extraction ProcessSteam distilled.
-
Perfume NoteTOP / MIDDLE
Myrtle essential oil can be used as a gentle alternative to more intensive oils such as Tea Tree and Eucalyptus. It may be a useful oil to have burning just before bed to help you feel calm and relaxed (and particularly useful if you're suffering from a cold).
It has been used in skincare to help balance oily complexions and used in massage it may be effective as a gentle muscle ease.
-
SpeciesMyrtus communis
-
OriginTunisia
-
Extraction ProcessSteam distilled.
-
Perfume NoteTOP / MIDDLE
Since the Greek goddess Aphrodite hid under a Myrtle bush, Myrtle has stood for beauty, purity and love. Garlands of Myrtle were worn at weddings in biblical times as a symbol of conjugal love. Brides bedecked themselves with myrtle leaves. Leaves and flowers was a major ingredient of Angels Water a sixteenth century skin care lotion.
Dilute in a carrier oil before skin application. Keep away from children and out of eyes. Do not take internally or apply undiluted to the skin. For further advice on using essential oils to treat medical conditions, we recommend you seek advice from a professional.
Please note that Amphora Aromatics Ltd cannot be held responsible for any injury, illness or adverse reaction to any recipes, instructions or advice given. It is the responsibility of the end user to ensure that they have followed the relevant safety protocols and that they are aware of any possible side effects before use. We always advise that a skin patch test is carried out before full usage of any natural product whether purchased from ourselves or elsewhere.
Flammable liquids included in Class 3 are included in one of the following packing groups:- Packing Group I, if they have an initial boiling point of 35°C or less at an absolute pressure of 101.3 kPa and any flash point, such as diethyl ether or carbon disulfide;
- Packing Group II, if they have an initial boiling point greater than 35°C at an absolute pressure of 101.3 kPa and a flash point less than 23°C, such as gasoline (petrol) and acetone; or
- Packing Group III, if the criteria for inclusion in Packing Group I or II are not met, such as kerosene and diesel.
Its most important properties are antiseptic and bactericidal particularly in pulmonary and urinary infections as illustrated by Dioscorides It is especially valuable in chronic conditions of the lungs and where there is a lot of bronchial catarrh Because of its relative mildness this is a very suitable oil to use for childrens coughs and chest complaints
Myrtus communis Oil
Principal Constituents
