INCI name

MENTHA PIPERITA LEAF WATER

Peppermint leaf water

A floral water (hydrosol) from peppermint leaves.

What it is

Mentha piperita leaf water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the leaves of peppermint, Mentha piperita. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in toners, face mists, foot care products, hair tonics and deodorants.

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 a different ingredient from peppermint 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 (20)

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