Mentha piperita (Peppermint) flower/leaf/stem extract
AKA: Peppermint Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Traditional use across multiple cultures for medicinal and cosmetic purposes, particularly in European herbal medicine for cooling and refreshing skin treatments. The extract concentrates the plant's menthol and antioxidant compounds for modern skincare applications.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Sensitivity
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