Mentha piperita (Peppermint) oil

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AKA: Peppermint Oil
Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Not Clean
Mentha piperita [Peppermint] Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as masking, perfuming, refreshing. Rated moderate hazard by EWG.
Family
Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Plant Part
Whole Plant
Lifeform
Perennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
8006-90-4 / 84082-70-2
Form
Oil
Functions
Masking
Perfuming
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Refreshing
Tonic
Antioxidant
Moisturizing
Boosts Collagen
Cools and invigorates
Tightens and tones skin
Provides scent
Traditional Use
Used in traditional medicine across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East for cooling and soothing properties. Peppermint has been included in skincare and personal care products since at least the 18th century for its refreshing and clarifying effects.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-4
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Irritation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR