INCI name

MENTHA VIRIDIS EXTRACT

Spearmint extract

An extract of spearmint, used as a fragrance and oral care ingredient.

What it is

Mentha viridis extract is an extract of the whole plant of spearmint, Mentha viridis, of the mint family (Lamiaceae, Labiatae). CosIng lists it as a fragrance and oral care ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in a small number of products, such as toothpastes and other 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.

The INCI name does not reveal the extraction method or solvent.

Functions

Fragrance: Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
Oral care: Providing cosmetic effects to the oral cavity, e.g. cleansing, deodorising, protecting.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (6)

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