Mentha Aquatica Extract
What Mentha Aquatica Extract is & what it does
Mentha Aquatica Extract is derived from water mint (Mentha aquatica), a plant in the mint family. In skincare and sunscreen formulas it is used as a skin-conditioning and refreshing botanical, often contributing a light herbal scent. Like many mint-family extracts, it contains aromatic plant compounds that may be included for their soothing, fresh feel.
What does Mentha Aquatica Extract do in skincare?
Mentha Aquatica Extract, from water mint, is used as a skin-conditioning and refreshing botanical. It can give a light herbal scent and a fresh feel and is included in formulas aiming for a soothing, invigorating impression.
Is Mentha Aquatica Extract safe?
Water mint extract is used in cosmetics as a conditioning botanical, though mint-family plants contain aromatic compounds that can be sensitizing for some people. Those with sensitive skin or known reactions to mint may wish to patch test. This is general information and not medical advice.
Is Mentha Aquatica Extract natural or synthetic?
It is a natural, plant-derived ingredient obtained from the water mint plant (Mentha aquatica). The extract is processed for cosmetic use but remains botanical in origin.
Sunscreens with Mentha Aquatica Extract
We rate 9 sunscreens that contain it:
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BE THE SKIN Sebum Zero Aloerice Vegan Sun Cream 50ml SPF 50+, Pa++++
94/100
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Kundal Waterful Moisture Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
90/100
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SNP UV Perfect Air-cool Sun Cream
87/100
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The Saem Eco Earth Aqua Sun Stick SPF 50+ PA++++
86/100
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SKINRx LAB Madecera Cream Waterful Sun Up Plus SPF50+/PA++++
83/100
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Nivea Nivea Sun Triple Protect Oil Control Watery Essence SPF 50+ Pa+++
83/100
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heynature Erseongcho Daily Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++
77/100
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Round A'Round Greentea Cica Sun Lotion SPF 50+
71/100
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Round A'Round Green Tea Cica Sun Lotion Spf 50+, Pa++++
49/100