Botanical Extract
MYRICA GALE FLOWER/FRUIT/LEAF/TWIG EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A whole-plant extract of sweet gale (bog myrtle), a wetland shrub. Astringent and mildly antimicrobial; some constituents (myricadiol, terpenes) suggest caution and the cosmetic safety record is thin.
Function
Skin benefits
- Astringent and toning
- Mild antimicrobial activity
- Antioxidant flavonoids
Known concerns
- Contains myricadiol with mild hormonal-modulation potential
- Essential-oil constituents (myrcene, alpha-pinene) can sensitize
- Limited cosmetic safety review
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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