Mentha Viridis Leaf Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as flavouring, fragrance, perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Mentha Viridis Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of the Garden Mint/Spearmint, Mentha viridis L., Labiatae
What does it do?
Mentha Viridis Leaf Extract 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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Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
EU regulatory status
Mentha Viridis Leaf Extract 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 Viridis Leaf Extract?
Mentha Viridis Leaf Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Mentha Viridis Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of the Garden Mint/Spearmint, Mentha viridis L., Labiatae
Is Mentha Viridis Leaf Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Mentha Viridis Leaf Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Mentha Viridis Leaf Extract do in cosmetic products?
Mentha Viridis Leaf Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: flavouring, fragrance, perfuming.
What is the CAS number of Mentha Viridis Leaf Extract?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Mentha Viridis Leaf Extract is 84696-51-5.
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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: 15/10/2010