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Expert Verdict
Very high menthol content (up to 70-90%); significant skin irritation potential if used undiluted; sensitization risk; pulegone hepatotoxicity at high doses; not recommended around eyes/mucous membranes at high concentrations; cooling effect may mask irritation. Essential oil from Corn Mint / Japanese Mint (Mentha arvensis L.); the primary natural source of crystalline menthol globally; after partial de-mentholization, the remaining oil is called "cornmint oil"; very strong cooling and counte...
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Is Mentha Arvensis (Wild Mint) Oil safe in cosmetics?
Very high menthol content (up to 70-90%); significant skin irritation potential if used undiluted; sensitization risk; pulegone hepatotoxicity at high doses; not recommended around eyes/mucous membranes at high concentrations; cooling effect may mask irritation. Essential oil from Corn Mint / Japanese Mint (Mentha arvensis L.); the primary natural source of crystalline menthol globally; after partial de-mentholization, the remaining oil is called "cornmint oil"; very strong cooling and counte... The EU classifies Mentha Arvensis (Wild Mint) Oil as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Mentha Arvensis (Wild Mint) Oil allowed in the EU?
Mentha Arvensis (Wild Mint) Oil EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mentha Arvensis (Wild Mint) Oil do in cosmetics?
Mentha Arvensis (Wild Mint) Oil functions as: Fragrance, Refreshing, Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68917-18-0.
What is the Margin of Safety for Mentha Arvensis (Wild Mint) 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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