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Expert Verdict
As a dilute vegetable sap, generally lower allergen/irritation risk than concentrated essential oils; potential sensitization from residual terpenes still applies at higher use levels. Classified as a vegetable sap (juice expressed from fresh spearmint leaves); retains water-soluble plant actives including polyphenols; plant origin; minimally processed compared to extracts or essential oils
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Is Mentha Viridis Leaf Juice safe in cosmetics?
As a dilute vegetable sap, generally lower allergen/irritation risk than concentrated essential oils; potential sensitization from residual terpenes still applies at higher use levels. Classified as a vegetable sap (juice expressed from fresh spearmint leaves); retains water-soluble plant actives including polyphenols; plant origin; minimally processed compared to extracts or essential oils The EU classifies Mentha Viridis Leaf Juice as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Mentha Viridis Leaf Juice allowed in the EU?
Mentha Viridis Leaf Juice EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mentha Viridis Leaf Juice do in cosmetics?
Mentha Viridis Leaf Juice functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned; falls under Mentha viridis (spearmint) botanical derivatives.
What is the Margin of Safety for Mentha Viridis Leaf Juice?
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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