Mentha piperita (Peppermint) leaf extract

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AKA: Peppermint Leaf Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to Europe. Derived from the leaves of Mentha piperita, a plant in the Lamiaceae family native to Europe. Extracted from the plant material using solvent extraction methods to obtain the concentrated leaf extract.
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. 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
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Skin
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
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
2 studies / 2 not irritating (CIR 741)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 741)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.000075–0.5%
Rinse-off0.0001–0.2%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2017 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR