Mentha piperita (Peppermint) extract
AKA: Peppermint Extract
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Extract
Not Clean
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, deodorant, masking. Rated moderate hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Effective at 6.95%
Family
Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Lifeform
Perennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84082-70-2
Form
Liquid
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
Traditional Use
Used in traditional medicine across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia for digestive and topical healing purposes. In skincare, peppermint has been traditionally used to cool, soothe, and invigorate the skin for centuries.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Concentration Guide
6.0%
7.9%
0%11%
Reported use
CIR reported use: .00006-7.9
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Sensitivity
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR