Menthanediol
What Menthanediol is & what it does
Menthanediol is a menthol-related diol commonly used as a cooling and conditioning agent in skincare. Unlike menthol it provides a softer, longer-lasting cool sensation without a strong minty scent, which makes it useful in soothing and after-sun products. It can also contribute mild conditioning. No specific concerns are flagged for this ingredient.
What is Menthanediol?
Menthanediol is a menthol-related diol used as a cooling and conditioning agent in skincare. It provides a softer, longer-lasting cool sensation than menthol.
What does Menthanediol do in skincare?
It is commonly used to add a gentle cooling sensation without a strong minty scent, which is useful in soothing and after-sun products. It can also lend mild conditioning.
Is Menthanediol safe?
It is a cooling conditioning ingredient and no specific concerns are flagged for it in this catalog. If your skin is sensitive to cooling agents, patch testing is reasonable.
Sunscreens with Menthanediol
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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Incognito Mineral Suncream Insect Repellent SPF30
74/100
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Tanologist Super Shield Face Fluid SPF 50
68/100
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Tanologist Super Shield Face Mist SPF 30
64/100