Mentha piperita (Peppermint) flower/leaf/stem extract

AKA: Peppermint Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to Europe. Derived from the leaves of Mentha piperita, a perennial herb in the Lamiaceae family native to Europe. Extracted from plant material using solvent extraction methods to obtain concentrated leaf extract.
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as flavouring, masking, perfuming. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Perennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
84082-70-2
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Sensitivity
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Flavouring
Masking
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Anti-Aging
Antioxidant
Anti-Inflammatory
Softens and smooths skin
Adds pleasant taste
Provides scent
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR