An extract of the flowers, leaves and stems of spearmint, listed as a fragrance ingredient.
What it is
Mentha spicata flower/leaf/stem extract is an extract of the flowers, leaves and stems of spearmint, Mentha spicata, of the mint family (Lamiaceae). CosIng lists it as a fragrance 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 extraction solvent or the concentration of the extract.
Functions
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.