The leaves of peppermint, used as a refreshing ingredient.
What it is
Mentha piperita leaf refers to the leaves of peppermint, Mentha piperita, of the mint family (Lamiaceae), used as such rather than as an extract or oil. CosIng lists it as a refreshing ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of 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 form in which the leaves are used, for example whole, ground or powdered.
Functions
- 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.