Mentha Piperita Leaf Water

INCI: MENTHA PIPERITA LEAF WATER

CAS Number
84082-70-2
Function
Skin conditioning, refreshing, tonic
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR: Safe as used (original 2001 assessment confirmed Leaf Water safety; 2023 amendment confirmed leaf-derived ingredients safe when non-sensitizing)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Pulegone still relevant—verify <1% even in hydrosol (usually well below). Preservation strategy essential for hydrosol stability. Ensure INCI specifically says Leaf Water, as whole plant water has insufficient CIR data.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mentha Piperita Leaf Water safe in cosmetics?

Pulegone still relevant—verify <1% even in hydrosol (usually well below). Preservation strategy essential for hydrosol stability. Ensure INCI specifically says Leaf Water, as whole plant water has insufficient CIR data. The EU classifies Mentha Piperita Leaf Water as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Mentha Piperita Leaf Water allowed in the EU?

Mentha Piperita Leaf Water EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Mentha Piperita Leaf Water do in cosmetics?

Mentha Piperita Leaf Water functions as: Skin conditioning, refreshing, tonic. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84082-70-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Mentha Piperita Leaf Water?

adequate 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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