INCI name

MENTHA ARVENSIS LEAF/STEM OIL

Corn mint oil

The essential oil of corn mint, used as a fragrance and skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Mentha arvensis leaf/stem oil is the volatile (essential) oil obtained from the leaves and stems of corn mint (field mint), Mentha arvensis. It is rich in menthol. CosIng lists it as a fragrance and skin-conditioning ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in toothpastes, mouthwashes, shampoos, foot care products and cooling body 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.

It is not the same as peppermint oil, which comes from Mentha piperita. Essential oils naturally contain fragrance substances, some of which must be listed separately on the label above certain amounts.

Functions

Fragrance: Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
Skin conditioning: Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

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