MENTHA SUAVEOLENS LEAF WATER
Safety score · 0–100
Good
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About
Steam distillate from Mentha suaveolens (apple mint) leaves, a hybrid mint species with a fruity, mild mint aroma. Contains similar terpenoid constituents to other mint waters but generally considered gentler on skin.
Mentha Suaveolens Leaf Water is the steam distillate from Mentha suaveolens (apple mint, also known as round-leaved mint), a species hybrid containing Mentha suaveolens and Mentha longifolia in its ancestry. Characteristic constituents include menthol, neomenthol, pulegone, and piperitone. Under EU Regulation 1223/2009, Mentha suaveolens is a permitted cosmetic ingredient. The leaf water format provides gentle mint benefits with reduced menthol concentration compared to essential oil. Pulegone content is monitored due to potential toxicity concerns at high doses.
Skin benefits
- Gentle mint freshness for skin
- Antiseptic properties from mint essential oil components
- Soothing and cooling sensation
- Milder than peppermint for sensitive skin formulations
Known concerns
- Contains pulegone - the SCCS has noted this as a compound of concern at high concentrations
- Pulegone content should be monitored and controlled in leaf water production
- Fragrance allergen labeling applies to menthol, limonene, and linalool if present
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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