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Expert Verdict
High menthol content (up to ~70-80%) can cause skin irritation and sensitization; potential phototoxicity at high concentrations; not recommended for use near mucous membranes or on infants.. Steam-distilled essential oil from the whole herb; 100% pure and natural when unadulterated; major commercial source of natural menthol isolation.
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Is Mentha Arvensis Herb Oil safe in cosmetics?
High menthol content (up to ~70-80%) can cause skin irritation and sensitization; potential phototoxicity at high concentrations; not recommended for use near mucous membranes or on infants.. Steam-distilled essential oil from the whole herb; 100% pure and natural when unadulterated; major commercial source of natural menthol isolation. The EU classifies Mentha Arvensis Herb Oil as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Mentha Arvensis Herb Oil allowed in the EU?
Mentha Arvensis Herb Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mentha Arvensis Herb Oil do in cosmetics?
Mentha Arvensis Herb Oil functions as: Fragrance (perfuming). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90063-97-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Mentha Arvensis Herb 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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