Mentha arvensis leaf oil

Mentha arvensis leaf oil 1
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Mentha arvensis leaf oil 4
AKA: Field Mint Oil, Corn Mint Oil, Often Peppermint Oil (though this can be confusing with Mentha Piperita)
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Clean
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil is the oil derived from the leaves of the Horse Mint, Mentha arvensis L., Labiatae
Family
Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Perennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
68917-18-0
Form
Oil
Functions
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Anti-Aging
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Traditional Use
Field mint has been used in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine for centuries to cool and invigorate skin, reduce inflammation, and improve circulation. The oil was valued in medieval European cosmetics for its refreshing and antiseptic properties.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR