INCI name

MENTHA PIPERITA LEAF EXTRACT

Peppermint leaf extract

An extract of peppermint leaves.

What it is

Mentha Piperita Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of peppermint, Mentha piperita. CosIng lists it as skin conditioning.

Where it is used

Found in shampoos, scalp care, foot creams, body care, face masks 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.

An extract is different from peppermint essential oil, which has its own INCI name.

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 (83)

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