Is Peppermint Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?
Peppermint Leaf Extract has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
Peppermint Leaf Extract
Also known as: Mentha piperita ext., Peppermint, Mentha piperita vulgaris, ext., Peppermint, extract, EXTRACT, PEPPERMINT, Peppermint (+1 more)
INCI: MENTHA PIPERITA LEAF EXTRACT
Peppermint Leaf Extract (CAS 84082-70-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, soothing, cooling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Skin conditioning, soothing, cooling
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
EC Number
282-015-4
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA GRAS; CIR concluded safe as used; pulegone content should not exceed 1%; may enhance skin penetration of co-ingredients
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Peppermint Leaf Extract.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1,000 - 10,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
anti_aging
{"anti_aging_claim": "anti-inflammatory, antioxidant-protection", "mechanism_of_action": "Bioactive phytochemicals, antioxidant compounds", "target_skin_layer": "epidermis", "collagen_stimulation": "No", "elastin_protection": "No", "wrinkle_reduction_pct": "4-8", "clinical_study_duration_weeks": "8", "sample_size": "25", "double_blind": "No", "placebo_controlled": "Yes", "published_journal": "Phyt…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Antioxidant
Cleaning agent
Deodorizer
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Peppermint Leaf Extract.
Regulatory Flags
botanical
cooling
menthol
penetration-enhancer
Known Synonyms
Mentha piperita ext.
Peppermint, Mentha piperita vulgaris, ext.
Peppermint, extract
EXTRACT, PEPPERMINT
Peppermint
EINECS No.: 282-015-4
Chemical Function
Antioxidant
Deodorizer
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
active_ingredient; Pesticides
Canada; pharmaceutical
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Peppermint Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?
Peppermint Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Peppermint Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?
Peppermint Leaf Extract functions as: Skin conditioning, soothing, cooling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84082-70-2.
Is Peppermint Leaf Extract used outside cosmetics?
Peppermint Leaf Extract also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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