murphyMentha piperita (Peppermint) leaf water
AKA: Peppermint Leaf Water
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Europe. Peppermint leaf water is derived from Mentha piperita, a perennial herb in the Lamiaceae family native to Europe. The ingredient is produced through steam distillation or hydrodistillation of fresh or dried peppermint leaves.
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Water is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated moderate hazard by EWG. 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.
Refreshes Skin
Anti-Aging Benefits
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 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 an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 741)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 741)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
3 studies / 2 irritating / 1 not irritating / reactions slight to moderate (CIR 741)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.00013–40%
Rinse-off0.00021–0.00067%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2017 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR