floral_water
MYRICA GALE LEAF WATER
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Myrica gale (bog myrtle) leaf water is a traditional Northern European hydrosol used for soothing and mildly astringent skin feel, with limited standardisation and only sparse modern cosmetic clinical data.
Skin benefits
- Aromatic skin-soothing water
- Light astringent feel
- Traditional anti-irritant use
- Pleasant herbal sensorial
Known concerns
- Contains potential fragrance allergens
- Limited cosmetic efficacy data
- Variable composition by source
- Microbial growth without preservative
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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