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It is made mostly of menthol and menthone<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a>. Menthol activates the cold receptor and gives the cooling sensation<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-2\">2<\/a>. The oil is named in Annex III of Regulation (EU) 2023\/1545 and must be declared above 0.001% in leave-on products<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-9\">9<\/a>.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"byline\"><span class=\"avatar\" aria-hidden=\"true\">ME<\/span>\n      <span><strong>Mohamed El Hjouji<\/strong>Founder and CEO \u00b7 Updated <time datetime=\"2026-11-03\">November 3, 2026<\/time> \u00b7 Reading time 8 min<\/span><\/div>\n    <div class=\"actions\">\n      <a class=\"btn\" href=\"#consultation\">Create a peppermint product <span class=\"knob\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a>\n      <a class=\"btn-ghost\" href=\"#recherche\">Read the studies<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <figure class=\"hero-photo\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" src=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/menthe-poivree-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/menthe-poivree-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel-300x224.webp 300w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/menthe-poivree-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel-441x329.webp 441w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/menthe-poivree-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel-768x574.webp 768w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/menthe-poivree-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel-990x740.webp 990w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/menthe-poivree-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel-1024x765.webp 1024w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/menthe-poivree-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel.webp 1400w, https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/menthe-poivree-ingredient-cosmetique-carmel.webp 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width:900px) 92vw, 46vw\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1046\" alt=\"Peppermint essential oil in macro view, clear drops on a sage green ceramic surface, raking light\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"| Carmel Cosmetics Labs\"><\/figure>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"bar\" id=\"bar\"><div class=\"wrap bar-in\">\n  <nav aria-label=\"On this page\"><ul><li><a href=\"#identite\">Identity<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#recherche\">Research<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#produits\">Products<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#comparatif\">Comparison<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#faq\">Questions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#plus\">Reading<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#sources\">Sources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav>\n  <a class=\"btn sm\" href=\"#consultation\" tabindex=\"-1\">Create my product <span class=\"knob\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/a><\/div>\n  <span class=\"bar-prog\" id=\"prog\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/div>\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"identite\" aria-labelledby=\"h-id\"><div class=\"wrap id-grid\">\n  <div><h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-id\">Peppermint oil at a glance<\/h2>\n  <p class=\"lede\">Entry from our <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/\">cosmetic ingredient glossary<\/a>. Regulatory data from the European Commission's CosIng database<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-8\">8<\/a>, from Regulation (EU) 2023\/1545<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-9\">9<\/a> and from the CIR expert panel<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-4\">4<\/a>. Copy the identifiers in one click for your files.<\/p><\/div>\n  <dl class=\"spec\"><div><dt>INCI name<\/dt><dd><span class=\"\">MENTHA PIPERITA OIL<\/span><button class=\"copy\" type=\"button\" data-copy=\"MENTHA PIPERITA OIL\" aria-label=\"Copy: INCI name\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"9\" y=\"9\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M5 15V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h8\"\/><\/svg>Copy<\/button><small>US INCI name: MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-8\">8<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Other names<\/dt><dd>Peppermint essential oil<small>Peppermint oil<\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>CAS number<\/dt><dd><span class=\"num\">8006-90-4 \/ 84082-70-2<\/span><button class=\"copy\" type=\"button\" data-copy=\"8006-90-4 \/ 84082-70-2\" aria-label=\"Copy: CAS number\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"9\" y=\"9\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M5 15V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h8\"\/><\/svg>Copy<\/button><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>EC number<\/dt><dd><span class=\"num\">282-015-4<\/span><button class=\"copy\" type=\"button\" data-copy=\"282-015-4\" aria-label=\"Copy: EC number\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><rect x=\"9\" y=\"9\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" rx=\"2\"\/><path d=\"M5 15V5a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h8\"\/><\/svg>Copy<\/button><small>Linked to CAS 84082-70-2; no EC number for CAS 8006-90-4<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-8\">8<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Botanical origin<\/dt><dd>Peppermint (Mentha piperita L., Lamiaceae)<small>CosIng: volatile oil obtained from the whole plant<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-8\">8<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Composition<\/dt><dd class=\"num\">Menthol and menthone<small>Main constituents; pulegone and menthofuran are among the possible constituents<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>CosIng functions<\/dt><dd>Fragrance, refreshing, tonic, perfuming<small>\"Fragrance\", \"Refreshing\", \"Tonic\" and \"Perfuming\"<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-8\">8<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>EU status<\/dt><dd>Named in Annex III, line 361<small>Mentha piperita oil, line added by Regulation (EU) 2023\/1545. Spearmint oil (Mentha spicata) has its own line, 362<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-9\">9<\/a>. CosIng refers to line III\/361<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-8\">8<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Allergen to declare<\/dt><dd>Yes<small>The oil is declared by name in the ingredient list, above 0.001% in a leave-on product and 0.01% in a rinse-off product. Its main constituent, Menthol, is also named (line 338). Non-compliant products may be placed on the market until 31 July 2026 and made available until 31 July 2028<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-9\">9<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><div><dt>Safety<\/dt><dd>Judged safe if formulated to be non-sensitizing<small>Conclusion of the CIR panel in 2023 for the oil, extract and leaves<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-4\">4<\/a>. The 2001 report limited pulegone to 1% in the oil and noted that menthol can increase the penetration of other ingredients<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a><\/small><\/dd><\/div><\/dl><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec research\" id=\"recherche\" aria-labelledby=\"h-r\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n  <div class=\"r-head\"><div><h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-r\">What the research says<\/h2>\n  <p class=\"lede\">Each result shows the protocol and the level of evidence. The higher the level, the better the result carries over to a finished formula.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"r-tools\"><div class=\"seg\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Filter by area\" id=\"rfilter\"><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"true\" data-d=\"all\">All <span>7<\/span><\/button><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-d=\"matiere\">Material <span>3<\/span><\/button><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-d=\"securite\">Safety <span>3<\/span><\/button><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-d=\"cheveux\">Hair <span>1<\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"legend\" aria-label=\"Levels of evidence\"><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot c\"><\/i>Clinical trial<\/span><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot r\"><\/i>Review or consensus<\/span><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot v\"><\/i>Laboratory<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"domain\" data-d=\"matiere\"><h3>Composition and cooling sensation<span>Chemistry<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"finds\"><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>Menthol and menthone dominate the oil<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot r\"><\/i>Review<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>2001 CIR report<\/span><\/div><p>The oil is made mostly of menthol and menthone. It was then used as a fragrance in formulas, at up to 3% in rinse-off products and up to 0.2% in leave-on products<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>Menthol activates the cold receptor<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot v\"><\/i>Laboratory<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>Trigeminal sensory neurons<\/span><span>Receptor cloning<\/span><\/div><p>The isolated receptor responds to menthol and to temperatures from cool to cold. It explains the cooling sensation<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>Menthol, a cooling additive in everyday products<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot r\"><\/i>Review<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>2013 review<\/span><\/div><p>Menthol is a monoterpene with well-known cooling properties, used in consumer products from confectionery to toothpaste. It is also one of the terpenes that most promote skin penetration of other substances<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-2\">2<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><\/div><\/div><div class=\"domain\" data-d=\"securite\"><h3>Tolerance and contact allergies<span>Toxicology<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"finds\"><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>Judged safe in current uses if non-sensitizing<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot r\"><\/i>Expert consensus<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>CIR panel<\/span><span>2023 re-evaluation<\/span><\/div><p>The panel concludes that Mentha piperita oil, extract and leaves are safe in the present practices of use and concentration, provided they are formulated to be non-sensitizing. The data are considered insufficient for peppermint water and meristem cell culture<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-4\">4<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>Documented cases of contact allergy<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot r\"><\/i>Review<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>2010 review<\/span><\/div><p>Many allergic reactions to peppermint oil are described, often around and inside the mouth. The authors point to its role as a sensitizer, notably with repeated application on compromised skin<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-5\">5<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>Lip reaction to a balm<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot c\"><\/i>Case series<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>4 people<\/span><span>Extended patch tests<\/span><\/div><p>Four people reacted on the lips and around the mouth to a balm containing peppermint oil. Patch tests pointed to this oil as the most likely cause<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-6\">6<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><\/div><\/div><div class=\"domain\" data-d=\"cheveux\"><h3>Scalp and hair<span>Haircare<\/span><\/h3><div class=\"finds\"><article class=\"find\"><div class=\"find-top\"><h4>More follicles in mice<\/h4><span class=\"lvl\"><i class=\"dot v\"><\/i>Laboratory<\/span><\/div><div class=\"meta\"><span>C57BL\/6 mice<\/span><span>Peppermint oil at 3%<\/span><span>4 weeks<\/span><span>Reference: 3% minoxidil<\/span><\/div><p>Dermis thickness, follicle number and follicle depth increased, as did alkaline phosphatase activity and IGF-1 expression. The animals' weight did not change. This is an animal study: it does not allow a conclusion about an effect in humans<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-7\">7<\/a>.<\/p><\/article><\/div><\/div>\n  <p class=\"frame\">This page summarizes published literature on a cosmetic ingredient. It does not describe the effect of a finished product, which depends on its formula, and it is not medical advice. Evidence is flagged by level: clinical trial, review or laboratory.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\n\n<section class=\"sec products\" id=\"produits\" aria-labelledby=\"h-p\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n  <div class=\"p-head\"><div><h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-p\">Which products use peppermint oil?<\/h2>\n  <p class=\"lede\">Our <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/\">white label catalog<\/a> includes 8 formulas with peppermint oil: the key active in 3 of them, a supporting ingredient in the others. Every category can be customized (formula, fragrance, packaging).<\/p><\/div>\n  <div class=\"seg p-tabs\" role=\"tablist\" aria-label=\"Area\" id=\"ptabs\"><button type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"pc-corps\" data-p=\"corps\">Body <span>3<\/span><\/button><button type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"pc-cheveux\" data-p=\"cheveux\">Hair <span>1<\/span><\/button><button type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"pc-autres\" data-p=\"autres\">Raw materials and more <span>4<\/span><\/button><\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"p-cols\" style=\"--pc:3\"><div class=\"p-col on\" id=\"pc-corps\" role=\"tabpanel\"><h3><span class=\"count num\">3<\/span>Body<\/h3><p>Supporting essential oil in a deodorant balm and in the cooling scalp spray of the men&#x27;s care range.<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-mens-grooming\/\"><span>Men&#x27;s grooming<\/span><span class=\"n\">1<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-shower-gels\/\"><span>Shower gels and soaps<\/span><span class=\"n\">1<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-body-massage-oils\/\"><span>Body and massage oils<\/span><span class=\"n\">1<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=feat><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-body-massage-oils\/peppermint-massage-oil\/\"><span>Peppermint Massage Oil<small>Key active<\/small><\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"p-col\" id=\"pc-cheveux\" role=\"tabpanel\"><h3><span class=\"count num\">1<\/span>Hair<\/h3><p>Supporting essential oil in the rosemary conditioner.<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-shampoos\/\"><span>Shampoos and conditioners<\/span><span class=\"n\">1<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"p-col\" id=\"pc-autres\" role=\"tabpanel\"><h3><span class=\"count num\">4<\/span>Raw materials and more<\/h3><p><\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-oral-care\/\"><span>Oral care<\/span><span class=\"n\">4<\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=feat><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-oral-care\/peppermint-rosemary-mouthwash\/\"><span>Peppermint and Rosemary Mouthwash<small>Key active<\/small><\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/personalized-cosmetics-products-catalog\/white-label-oral-care\/mint-mouth-spray\/\"><span>Refreshing Mint Mouth Spray<small>Key active<\/small><\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n  <div class=\"pairs\"><p>In our formulas, it is most often paired with<\/p><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/vitamin-e\/\">Vitamin E <span class=\"num\">2<\/span><\/a><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/bentonite-clay\/\">Bentonite <span class=\"num\">1<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n  <\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"comparatif\" aria-labelledby=\"h-cmp\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n  <h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-cmp\">Peppermint, lavender, rosemary or eucalyptus?<\/h2><p class=\"lede\">Four essential oils often compared when choosing a fragrance or a sensation. Their chemistry differs, so does their labeling.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"seg c-pick\" role=\"group\" aria-label=\"Compare with\" id=\"cpick\"><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"true\" data-c=\"3\">Lavender<\/button><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-c=\"4\">Rosemary<\/button><button type=\"button\" aria-pressed=\"false\" data-c=\"5\">Eucalyptus<\/button><\/div>\n  <div class=\"tbl-wrap\"><table class=\"cmp\" id=\"cmp\" data-c=\"3\"><colgroup><col><col class=\"me\"><col><col><col><\/colgroup>\n  <thead><tr><td><\/td><th scope=\"col\">Peppermint<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Lavender<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Rosemary<\/th><th scope=\"col\">Eucalyptus<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><th scope=\"row\">Dominant constituents<\/th><td>Menthol and menthone<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a><\/td><td>Linalool and linalyl acetate <a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-10\">10<\/a><\/td><td>\u03b1-pinene, 1,8-cineole, camphor<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-11\">11<\/a><\/td><td>1,8-cineole, more than 50% of Eucalyptus globulus oil<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-12\">12<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Regulation (EU) 2023\/1545<\/th><td>Oil named (line 361), Menthol named (line 338)<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-9\">9<\/a><\/td><td>Oil named (line 360)<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-9\">9<\/a><\/td><td>Oil not named; Camphor, Pinene and Limonene named<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-9\">9<\/a><\/td><td>Eucalyptus globulus oil named (line 355)<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-9\">9<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><th scope=\"row\">Carmel catalog formulas<\/th><td>8 formulas<\/td><td>8 formulas<\/td><td>17 formulas<\/td><td>3 formulas<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"faq\" aria-labelledby=\"h-faq\"><div class=\"wrap faq-grid\">\n  <h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-faq\">Frequently asked questions about peppermint oil<\/h2><div class=\"faq\"><details open><summary>What is peppermint oil in cosmetics?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">It is the essential oil obtained from the whole plant of Mentha piperita<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-8\">8<\/a>. Its INCI name is MENTHA PIPERITA OIL. It is made mostly of menthol and menthone<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a> and is used as a fragrance and a cooling ingredient.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>What are the benefits of peppermint oil in cosmetics?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">CosIng recognizes the functions of fragrance, refreshing agent and tonic<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-8\">8<\/a>. Its cosmetic value lies in its scent and in the cooling sensation menthol provides<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-2\">2<\/a>. We found no robust cosmetic clinical trial on skin; the cited study on follicles is an animal study<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-7\">7<\/a>.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>What is the difference between peppermint oil and menthol?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">Menthol is the molecule, a monoterpene alcohol<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-2\">2<\/a>; peppermint oil is a mixture in which menthol is one of the main constituents, along with menthone<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a>. Both are named in Regulation (EU) 2023\/1545 (lines 361 and 338)<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-9\">9<\/a>.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>Why does peppermint oil feel cool on the skin?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">Menthol activates a receptor on sensory neurons that also responds to temperatures from cool to cold<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-1\">1<\/a>. That signal is what we perceive as freshness.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>Do I have to declare peppermint oil in the ingredient list?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">Yes. Since Regulation (EU) 2023\/1545, Mentha piperita oil is named in Annex III (line 361) and must be declared above 0.001% in a leave-on product and 0.01% in a rinse-off product<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-9\">9<\/a>. Non-compliant products may be placed on the market until 31 July 2026 and made available until 31 July 2028.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>Is peppermint oil safe?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">The CIR panel judges the oil safe in current uses if it is formulated to be non-sensitizing<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-4\">4<\/a>, and had limited pulegone to 1% in 2001<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-3\">3<\/a>. Contact allergies are documented, notably around the mouth<a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-5\">5<\/a><a class=\"ref\" href=\"#src-6\">6<\/a>. During pregnancy, as with any skincare product, a healthcare professional's advice remains the rule.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>Can it go into a mouthwash or an oral spray?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">Our catalog includes a peppermint and rosemary mouthwash and a mint oral spray. These are cosmetic products, formulated for scent and a cooling sensation, with no health claim.<\/div><\/details><details><summary>Can you manufacture a peppermint product for my brand?<svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 5v14M5 12h14\"\/><\/svg><\/summary><div class=\"a\">Yes. Our <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/iso-22716-certified-cosmetics-manufacturer\/\">ISO 22716 certified<\/a> lab offers 8 peppermint formulas (essential oil, hydrosol, massage oil, mouthwash, oral spray, toothpastes) that you can customize, or a <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/cosmetic-formulation-lab\/\">custom formula<\/a>. Samples are free.<\/div><\/details><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec\" id=\"plus\" aria-labelledby=\"h-more\" style=\"padding-top:0\"><div class=\"wrap more-grid\">\n  <div><h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-more\">Further reading<\/h2><div class=\"hubs\"><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/glossary-cosmetic-ingredients\/\">Ingredient glossary<\/a><a class=\"chip\" href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/cosmetic-contract-manufacturing-guide\/\">Cosmetic contract manufacturing guide<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n  <ul class=\"more-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/fragrance-allergen-labeling-2026-canada-eu-usa\/\"><span><strong>Fragrance allergens 2026: Canada, EU, USA compliance checklist for white label brands<\/strong><small>The fragrance allergens to declare and what changes as the list is extended<\/small><\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/eu-cosmetics-regulations-2026\/\"><span><strong>EU cosmetics regulations in 2026<\/strong><small>The European framework brands need to know in 2026<\/small><\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/carmelcosmeticslabs.com\/en\/rose-water-hydrosol-morocco\/\"><span><strong>Rose water: real benefits and how to spot a true hydrosol<\/strong><small>What a hydrosol is, and how it differs from an essential oil<\/small><\/span><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.75\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 6\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/section>\n<section class=\"sec sources\" id=\"sources\" aria-labelledby=\"h-s\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n  <h2 class=\"h2\" id=\"h-s\">Sources<\/h2><p class=\"lede\">Peer-reviewed studies and official regulatory sources, checked on November 3, 2026.<\/p>\n  <ol class=\"src\"><li id=\"src-1\"><span>McKemy DD, Neuhausser WM, Julius D. <em>Identification of a cold receptor reveals a general role for TRP channels in thermosensation.<\/em> Nature. 2002;416(6876):52-58. . <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1038\/nature719\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.1038\/nature719<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-2\"><span>Kamatou GP, Vermaak I, Viljoen AM, Lawrence BM. <em>Menthol: a simple monoterpene with remarkable biological properties.<\/em> Phytochemistry. 2013;96:15-25. . <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.phytochem.2013.08.005\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.1016\/j.phytochem.2013.08.005<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-3\"><span>Nair B. <em>Final report on the safety assessment of Mentha piperita (peppermint) oil, Mentha piperita (peppermint) leaf extract, Mentha piperita (peppermint) leaf, and Mentha piperita (peppermint) leaf water.<\/em> Int J Toxicol. 2001;20 Suppl 3:61-73. . <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11766133\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PMID 11766133<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-4\"><span>Johnson W, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, et al. <em>Amended safety assessment of Mentha piperita (peppermint)-derived ingredients as used in cosmetics.<\/em> Int J Toxicol. 2023;42(3_suppl):117S-143S. . <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1177\/10915818231205837\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.1177\/10915818231205837<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-5\"><span>Herro E, Jacob SE. <em>Mentha piperita (peppermint).<\/em> Dermatitis. 2010;21(6):327-329. . <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21144345\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PMID 21144345<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-6\"><span>Tran A, Pratt M, DeKoven J. <em>Acute allergic contact [\u2026] of the lips from peppermint oil in a lip balm.<\/em> Dermatitis. 2010;21(2):111-115. . <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/20233551\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PMID 20233551<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-7\"><span>Oh JY, Park MA, Kim YC. <em>Peppermint oil promotes hair growth without toxic signs.<\/em> Toxicol Res. 2014;30(4):297-304. . <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.5487\/TR.2014.30.4.297\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.5487\/TR.2014.30.4.297<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-8\"><span>European Commission. <em>CosIng, entry MENTHA PIPERITA OIL<\/em> (CAS 8006-90-4 \/ 84082-70-2, EC 282-015-4). <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/growth\/tools-databases\/cosing\/details\/84257\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ec.europa.eu\/growth\/tools-databases\/cosing<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-9\"><span>Commission Regulation (EU) 2023\/1545 of 26 July 2023 amending Regulation (EC) No 1223\/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards labelling of fragrance allergens in cosmetic products (Annex III). <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/eli\/reg\/2023\/1545\/oj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">eur-lex.europa.eu<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-10\"><span>Hagvall L, Sk\u00f6ld M, Br\u00e5red-Christensson J, et al. <em>Lavender oil lacks natural protection against autoxidation, forming strong contact allergens on air exposure.<\/em> Contact Dermatitis. 2008;59(3):143-150. . <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/j.1600-0536.2008.01402.x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.1111\/j.1600-0536.2008.01402.x<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-11\"><span>Satyal P, Jones TH, Lopez EM, et al. <em>Chemotypic characterization and biological activity of Rosmarinus officinalis.<\/em> Foods. 2017;6(3):20. . <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3390\/foods6030020\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.3390\/foods6030020<\/a><\/span><\/li><li id=\"src-12\"><span>de Groot AC, Schmidt E. <em>Essential oils, part III: chemical composition.<\/em> Dermatitis. 2016;27(4):161-169. <a class=\"txt-link\" href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1097\/DER.0000000000000193\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">doi:10.1097\/DER.0000000000000193<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/section>\n\n<div class=\"fab\" id=\"fab\"><a class=\"btn\" href=\"#consultation\">Create a peppermint product <span class=\"knob\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.8\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M5 12h14M13 6l6 6-6 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A product specialist will get back to you shortly.<\/div><\/div><noscript class=\"wpforms-error-noscript\">Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.<\/noscript><div id=\"wpforms-error-noscript\" style=\"display: none;\">Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.<\/div><div class=\"wpforms-field-container\"><div id=\"wpforms-28270-field_26-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-html\" data-field-type=\"html\" data-field-id=\"26\"><div id=\"wpforms-28270-field_26\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-28270-field_26-error\"><center>CONTACT INFORMATION<\/center><\/div><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-28270-field_8-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-name\" data-field-type=\"name\" data-field-id=\"8\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label wpforms-label-hide\" aria-hidden=\"false\">Name <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/legend><div class=\"wpforms-field-row wpforms-field-large\"><div 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