murphyMentha piperita (Peppermint) oil
AKA: Peppermint Oil
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Plant-Derived
Fragrance
Not Clean
OriginNative to Europe. Derived from the aerial parts of Mentha piperita, a perennial herb in the Lamiaceae family native to Europe. Extracted through steam distillation of the fresh or dried plant material to obtain the volatile essential oil.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Irritation
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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
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 w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
3 studies / 3 not sensitizing / plus 9 case reports (CIR 297 and 741)
Not Phototoxic
Animal test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 297)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
2 studies / 1 irritating / 1 not irritating / reactions moderate to severe / plus 1 case report (CIR 741)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.0006–5%
Rinse-off0.0001–1.9%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2017 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR