Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Mentha Aquatica Leaf Oil

INCI: MENTHA AQUATICA LEAF OIL

CAS Number
68916-80-3
Function
Skin conditioning, Fragrance (perfuming)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - no specific prohibition; treated as a cosmetic ingredient under general safety requirements

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Essential oil with significant menthol and menthone content; potential skin irritation and sensitization, especially undiluted; should be used at safe dilution levels (typically ≤1% in leave-on); pulegone content should be monitored. Steam-distilled or cold-pressed essential oil from Water Mint leaves; distinct fresh-herbaceous scent profile; lower menthol content than M. arvensis oil, with more menthofuran character

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

plant-oil essential-oil potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mentha Aquatica Leaf Oil safe in cosmetics?

Essential oil with significant menthol and menthone content; potential skin irritation and sensitization, especially undiluted; should be used at safe dilution levels (typically ≤1% in leave-on); pulegone content should be monitored. Steam-distilled or cold-pressed essential oil from Water Mint leaves; distinct fresh-herbaceous scent profile; lower menthol content than M. arvensis oil, with more menthofuran character The EU classifies Mentha Aquatica Leaf Oil as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Mentha Aquatica Leaf Oil allowed in the EU?

Mentha Aquatica Leaf Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Mentha Aquatica Leaf Oil do in cosmetics?

Mentha Aquatica Leaf Oil functions as: Skin conditioning, Fragrance (perfuming). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68916-80-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Mentha Aquatica Leaf Oil?

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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