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Fragrance

MENTHA SUAVEOLENS FLOWER OIL

Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Apple mint flower essential oil. Aromatic and antimicrobial, but composition can include pulegone, which CIR limits to under 1% in mint-derived cosmetics due to toxicity.

Function

ANTIMICROBIAL

Skin benefits

  • Aromatic mint essential oil
  • Antimicrobial activity
  • Refreshing sensory effect

Known concerns

  • Can contain pulegone — hepatotoxic at high doses
  • Menthol and piperitenone oxide sensitization risk
  • CIR caps pulegone at <=1% in Mentha cosmetics

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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