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Expert Verdict
Contains menthol, menthone, and pulegone (pulegone is hepatotoxic at high doses and is restricted in the EU at ≤25 ppm in leave-on products, ≤100 ppm in oral-care products under Annex III No. 95). Formulators must monitor pulegone levels.. Extracted from Mentha haplocalyx (Chinese mint / corn mint / Japanese mint), Lamiaceae; demonstrates astringent, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and pore-tightening properties in patent literature; widely used in East Asian cosmetics.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mentha Haplocalix Extract safe in cosmetics?
Contains menthol, menthone, and pulegone (pulegone is hepatotoxic at high doses and is restricted in the EU at ≤25 ppm in leave-on products, ≤100 ppm in oral-care products under Annex III No. 95). Formulators must monitor pulegone levels.. Extracted from Mentha haplocalyx (Chinese mint / corn mint / Japanese mint), Lamiaceae; demonstrates astringent, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and pore-tightening properties in patent literature; widely used in East Asian cosmetics. The EU classifies Mentha Haplocalix Extract as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Mentha Haplocalix Extract allowed in the EU?
Mentha Haplocalix Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mentha Haplocalix Extract do in cosmetics?
Mentha Haplocalix Extract functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned in CosIng.
What is the Margin of Safety for Mentha Haplocalix 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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