Mentha Piperita Stem/Leaf Oil
What Mentha Piperita Stem/Leaf Oil is & what it does
Mentha Piperita Stem/Leaf Oil is peppermint essential oil obtained from the stems and leaves of the peppermint plant, used in cosmetics as a fragrance and refreshing agent. Its high menthol content gives a cooling, tingling sensation and a familiar minty scent, which is why it appears in lip products, toners, and body care. It is typically used at low levels because of its potency. It is generally considered an aromatic botanical that adds a fresh, cooling character.
What is Mentha Piperita Stem/Leaf Oil?
It is peppermint essential oil obtained from the stems and leaves of the peppermint plant. In cosmetics it is used as a fragrance and refreshing agent.
What does peppermint oil do in a formula?
Its high menthol content gives a cooling, tingling sensation and a minty scent, so it appears in lip products, toners, and body care. It is typically used at low levels because of its potency.
Is Mentha Piperita Stem/Leaf Oil safe?
It is a familiar aromatic botanical, but peppermint oil is potent and is used at low levels. If you are sensitive to fragrance or menthol, patch testing is reasonable.
Sunscreens with Mentha Piperita Stem/Leaf Oil
We rate 4 sunscreens that contain it:
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Soleil Toujours Extrème UV 100% Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 45
78/100
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Supergoop! Defense Refresh (Re)Setting Mist Spf 40
68/100
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Soleil Toujours Organic Sheer Sunscreen Mist SPF 50
66/100
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Soleil Toujours Organic Set + Protect Micro Mist Spf 30
66/100