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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

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