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Expert Verdict
Potential skin sensitization from menthol/menthone; contains tannins, flavonoids, and terpenes that may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.. Solvent extract from leaves; richer in polyphenolic compounds than the essential oil; contains menthol, menthone, tannins, and flavonoids.
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Is Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?
Potential skin sensitization from menthol/menthone; contains tannins, flavonoids, and terpenes that may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.. Solvent extract from leaves; richer in polyphenolic compounds than the essential oil; contains menthol, menthone, tannins, and flavonoids. The EU classifies Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract functions as: Fragrance, Refreshing. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 90063-97-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract?
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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