An essential oil from spearmint, used as a fragrance and skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Mentha spicata flower/leaf/stem oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers, leaves and stems of spearmint, Mentha spicata, of the mint family (Lamiaceae). CosIng lists it as a fragrance and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in oral care products, lip products and other scented 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 content of individual constituents. As a natural material, its composition can vary between batches.
Functions
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
- 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.