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Fragrance

MENTHA LONGIFOLIA FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT

62

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

Wild mint extract — cooling menthol with antioxidant flavonoids, but the species also contains pulegone (hepatotoxic) and EU-declarable fragrance allergens, so it sits in the cautious-yellow band.

Function

ANTIOXIDANT

Skin benefits

  • Menthol and menthone give cooling sensation
  • Antioxidant flavonoid content
  • Mild antimicrobial action

Known concerns

  • Pulegone is hepatotoxic and IFRA-restricted in fragrance
  • EU 26 fragrance allergens (limonene, linalool) commonly present
  • Can irritate sensitive/eczema-prone skin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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