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INCI name

MENTHOL

Menthol

DenaturantFragranceRefreshingSoothingreviewed

A cooling substance from mint.

What it is

Menthol is obtained from peppermint and other mint oils or made synthetically. It activates cold receptors in skin and mucous membranes, giving a cooling sensation, and adds a minty flavour.

Where it is used

Found in toothpastes, mouthwashes, after-sun products, foot creams and shampoos.

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 cooling feeling is a sensory effect and does not by itself indicate any other action.

Functions

Denaturant
Rendering cosmetics unpalatable. Mostly added to cosmetics containing ethyl alcohol to make it unsuitable for ingestion.
Fragrance
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
Refreshing
Imparting a pleasant freshness to the skin.
Soothing
Lightening discomfort of the skin or of the scalp.

EU regulation

EU · Annex III, entry 338Menthol; dl-menthol; l-menthol; d-menthol
As of
3 November 2026 · (EU) 2023/1545

Products with this ingredient (720)

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