Spearmint essential oil. It gives a fresh minty scent; some people may develop contact allergy.
Topical application
BLimited evidence. One RCT or several controlled studies with limitations.
An essential oil. Some people may develop contact allergy.
Spearmint leaf oil (INCI Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil) is an essential oil obtained from spearmint. In a formula it works as a fragrance and aroma component, giving a fresh minty scent and a slight cooling feel thanks to volatiles such as carvone. This is a functional fragrance ingredient, not a care active. It does not treat or repair the skin; its role is the scent and sensorial feel of the product. Do not expect a skincare effect from it. Applied topically at cosmetic levels the oil has no systemic relevance, so it can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. The concentrated essential oil should not be applied neat to the skin. On tolerance, honestly: irritation itself is low, but allergy potential is medium. Mint essential oils contain volatile compounds that can trigger a contact reaction in sensitised people. Most people have no reaction, but with sensitive or allergy-prone skin it is worth patch-testing the product on a small area first.
Irritation potential
LowAllergen risk
ModeratePregnancy
SafeSuitable for
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Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil suits: normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitive.
Spearmint essential oil.
The INCI name is Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf Oil. It may also appear as: Масло листьев мяты колосистой, Spearmint Oil, Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil.
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