Myrtle essential oil
100% pure
01132
Essential Oils: J - O
Description
Myrtle essential oil
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INCI |
Myrtus communis |
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Certification |
Conventional |
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Appearance |
Pale yellow |
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Odour |
Clear, fresh scent that is slightly camphorous |
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Plant part used |
Blossom |
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Extraction method |
Steam distillation |
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Purity |
100% |
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Origin |
India |
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Solubility |
Oil and alcohol |
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Usage rate |
Skincare : 0.1 - 1% |
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Note |
Middle to top |
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Blends well with |
Bergamot, clary sage, clove, hyssop, eucalyptus, ginger, lavender, peppermint, rosemary, spearmint, thyme, teatree |
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Vegan |
Yes |
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Palm oil |
No |
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Animal tested |
No |
Description: Myrtle essential oil comes from a small tree with many tough slender boughs. It has a brownish red bark with small pointed leaves. It produces flowers which turn into black berries; both the flowers and leaves are very fragrant.
Variety: Red myrtle.
Consistency: light / thin
Common uses
Aromatherapy: Myrtle essential oil has a pleasant, fresh, and slightly sweet scent. It is often used in aromatherapy to create a calming and relaxing atmosphere. Inhaling the aroma of myrtle oil may help reduce stress and anxiety, promote a sense of tranquility, and improve overall mood.
Air freshening: Due to its pleasant aroma, myrtle essential oil can be added to diffusers, air fresheners, or homemade cleaning products to help eliminate odours and create a refreshing and uplifting environment.
Spiritual and ritual use: In some cultures and traditions, myrtle has been associated with spiritual and ritual practices. It has been used for its symbolic meanings, such as representing love, purity, and harmony.
Insect repellent: Myrtle essential oil may have natural insect-repelling properties. It can be used as an ingredient in natural insect repellent blends to help keep insects at bay.
Safety data: Very potent and not to be used on sensitive skin. Avoid use during pregnancy.Packaging - See our blog on our commitment to sustainable packaging.
Our essential oils come in amber glass bottles with dripulator caps:
5ml and 20ml with an 18 neck dripulator cap, either white or black, depending on stock availability.
30ml, 50ml, 100ml, 250ml, with a 28 neck white dripulator cap (except for oils that are too thick for a dripulator, which have a black open pour cap).
500g and 1kg options come in an aluminium bottle; 5L comes in a plastic jerrycan.
If you need precise drops for your products we suggest you buy our 5ml or 20ml dropper bottles and transfer the oils or buy our disposable or glass pipettes.
Important note: The information provided is for educational purposes only. It is not considered complete and is not guaranteed to be accurate.
General safety information: Do not take any oils internally.
Do not apply undiluted essential oils, absolutes, CO2s or other concentrated essences onto the skin.
If you are pregnant, epileptic, have liver damage, have cancer, or have any other medical problem, use oils only under the proper guidance of a qualified aromatherapy practitioner.
Use extreme caution when using oils with children and give children only the gentlest oils at extremely low doses.
It is safest to consult a qualified aromatherapy practitioner before using oils with children.
A skin patch test should be conducted prior to using an oil that you've never used before.