An extract of corn mint leaves and twigs, used as a fragrance and refreshing ingredient.
What it is
Mentha arvensis leaf extract is an extract of the leaves and twigs of corn mint (field mint), Mentha arvensis, of the mint family (Lamiaceae). CosIng lists it as a fragrance and refreshing ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in skin care products, foot care products and oral care products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not reveal the extraction method or solvent.
Functions
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- Refreshing
- Imparting a pleasant freshness to the skin.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.