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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Minimal risk as a dried botanical powder; potential mechanical irritation if particle size is not controlled; residual essential oil compounds may sensitize at elevated levels. Dried and milled spearmint leaves; retains chlorophyll (green color useful in formulation aesthetics) and residual volatile compounds; plant origin; often marketed in "herbal" or "botanical" product lines
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Is Mentha Viridis Leaf Powder safe in cosmetics?
Minimal risk as a dried botanical powder; potential mechanical irritation if particle size is not controlled; residual essential oil compounds may sensitize at elevated levels. Dried and milled spearmint leaves; retains chlorophyll (green color useful in formulation aesthetics) and residual volatile compounds; plant origin; often marketed in "herbal" or "botanical" product lines The EU classifies Mentha Viridis Leaf Powder as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Mentha Viridis Leaf Powder allowed in the EU?
Mentha Viridis Leaf Powder EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mentha Viridis Leaf Powder do in cosmetics?
Mentha Viridis Leaf Powder functions as: Skin Conditioning, Abrasive (physical exfoliant in relevant formulations). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned; botanical derivative of Mentha viridis (spearmint).
What is the Margin of Safety for Mentha Viridis Leaf Powder?
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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