Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Mentha Aquatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Water

INCI: MENTHA AQUATICA FLOWER/LEAF/STEM WATER

CAS Number
90063-96-0
Function
Masking (odor), skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - not prohibited or restricted

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Generally very well-tolerated; aqueous distillate contains only trace levels of volatile actives; minimal irritation risk compared to oil or extract forms. Aqueous solution obtained from steam distillation (hydrosol/distillate) of water mint flowers, leaves, and stems; colorless; very low active concentration; available in certified organic grades (e.g., Ecocert/USDA NOP); approximately 200 g fresh plant material per 1 kg hydrosol; exhibits skin-brightening properties in vitro

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mentha Aquatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Water safe in cosmetics?

Generally very well-tolerated; aqueous distillate contains only trace levels of volatile actives; minimal irritation risk compared to oil or extract forms. Aqueous solution obtained from steam distillation (hydrosol/distillate) of water mint flowers, leaves, and stems; colorless; very low active concentration; available in certified organic grades (e.g., Ecocert/USDA NOP); approximately 200 g fresh plant material per 1 kg hydrosol; exhibits skin-brightening properties in vitro The EU classifies Mentha Aquatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Water as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Mentha Aquatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Water allowed in the EU?

Mentha Aquatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Water EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Mentha Aquatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Water do in cosmetics?

Mentha Aquatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Water functions as: Masking (odor), skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90063-96-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Mentha Aquatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Water?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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