A whole-plant extract of peppermint with cleansing, refreshing and fragrance functions.
What it is
Mentha piperita extract is an extract of the whole plant of peppermint, Mentha piperita. CosIng lists it as a cleansing, deodorant, fragrance, refreshing and tonic ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in toothpastes, shampoos, shower gels, foot care products and toners.
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.
This is an extract, not peppermint oil, which has its own INCI names; the label does not reveal the extraction method or solvent.
Functions
- Cleansing
- Helping to keep the body surface clean.
- Deodorant
- Reducing and/or eluminating unpleasant odour. Contributing against the formation of malodour on body surfaces.
- 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.
- Tonic
- Producing a feeling of well-being on skin and hair.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (11)
- Arnica Active Żel pielęgnujący rozgrzewa 100 ml · Floslek
- Barre de shampooing Rosemary & Mint · Nature & More
- Complete care · Lavera Naturkosmetik
- Gel à raser · Labell Men
- Scalp Sync · Biolage
- Spain · Byly
- Bain de bouche fraîcheur Menthe · Cattier
- masque argile · Cattier
- Masque Argile - Argile jaune Hamamélis · Cattier
- Masque Argile - Argile verte Menthe · Cattier
- Masque Argile rose · Cattier