Mentha piperita (Peppermint) flower/leaf/stem water

AKA: Peppermint Flower/Leaf/Stem Water
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Not Clean
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Flower/Leaf/Stem Water is a cosmetic ingredient used as 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
Masking
Perfuming
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
Provides scent
Traditional Use
Peppermint has been used in traditional medicine across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia for over 2,000 years to soothe skin irritation, improve circulation, and provide cooling and refreshing effects. Used in folk remedies for inflammation and as a flavoring in cosmetics and toiletries.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Potential Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Sensitivity
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR