murphyMentha piperita (Peppermint) extract
AKA: Peppermint Extract
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to Europe. Derived from Mentha piperita plants in the Lamiaceae family, primarily cultivated in Europe. Extracted from the whole plant using solvent extraction methods to isolate active compounds.
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, deodorant, masking. Rated moderate hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Lifeform
Perennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84082-70-2
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Sensitivity
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Deodorant
Masking
Refreshing
Tonic
Anti-Aging
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
3 studies / 3 not irritating (CIR 741)
Not a Sensitizer
4 studies / 4 not sensitizing (CIR 741)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
2 studies / 1 irritating / 1 not irritating / reactions slight (CIR 741)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.00006–7.9%
Rinse-off0.0001–1%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2017 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR