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Myrtus communis oil (inci)

Myrtus communis oil (inci) Definition Myrtus communis oil, the essential oil obtained by steam distillation from the leaves and twigs of the myrtle bush, is used in cosmetic formulations. Myrtle oil has a strengthening effect on skin or hair and acts as an aromatic (reduces or inhibits the basic ...

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