Mentha Piperita Flower/leaf Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as flavouring, fragrance, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Mentha Piperita Flower/Leaf Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers and leaves of Mentha piperita, Lamiaceae. The accepted scientific name for Mentha piperita is Mentha x piperita.
What does it do?
Mentha Piperita Flower/leaf Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Flavouring
adds taste to oral-care products like toothpaste and mouthwash
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Mentha Piperita Flower/leaf Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mentha Piperita Flower/leaf Oil?
Mentha Piperita Flower/leaf Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Mentha Piperita Flower/Leaf Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers and leaves of Mentha piperita, Lamiaceae. The accepted scientific name for Mentha piperita is Mentha x piperita.
Is Mentha Piperita Flower/leaf Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Mentha Piperita Flower/leaf Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Mentha Piperita Flower/leaf Oil do in cosmetic products?
Mentha Piperita Flower/leaf Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: flavouring, fragrance, skin conditioning.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/04/2019