An essential oil from curly spearmint, used as a fragrance ingredient.
What it is
Mentha spicata crispa herb oil is an essential oil obtained from the herb of curly spearmint, Mentha spicata var. crispa, of the mint family (Lamiaceae). CosIng lists it as a perfuming 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.
As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Perfuming
- Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.