An essential oil from peppermint flowers, leaves and stems.
What it is
Mentha piperita flower/leaf/stem oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers, leaves and stems of peppermint, Mentha x piperita. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Found in toothpastes, mouthwashes, foot care products, shampoos 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.
The INCI name does not show the content of individual constituents such as menthol.
Functions
- 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.
Products with this ingredient (11)
- Shampoo Eucalyptus · Herbal Essences
- Head & Shoulders Anti-dan Shampoo Refreshing Tea Tree 400mL · Head & Shoulders Anti-dan
- Head & Shoulders Anti-dandruff Shampoo Itchy Scalp Care 400mL · Head & Shoulders
- Head & Shoulders Anti-dandruff Shampoo + Conditioner Itchy Scalp Care 350mL · Head & Shoulders
- Herbal Essences Clean White Strawberry & Mint Conditioner 600mL · Herbal Essences
- Herbal Essences Green Tea Shampoo 400mL · Herbal Essences
- Herbal Essences Shampoo Clean White Strawberry & Mint 600mL · Herbal Essences
- Herbal Essences Conditioner Detox Shine Green Tea Haircare 400mL · Herbal Essences
- Purify and Hydrate Strawberry and Mint Silicone Free Shampoo · Herbal Essences
- Head & Shoulders shampoo charcoal detox 400ml · Head & Shoulders
- white strawberry and mint · Herbal Essences