MENTHA PIPERITA OIL is graded C (Moderate) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexIII-ALLERGEN-.
MENTHA PIPERITA OIL
Peppermint Oil
Safety grade: C
Peppermint oil is a concentrated liquid extracted from peppermint plant leaves that has a cool, minty aroma and refreshing sensation. It's the same type of oil that gives peppermint candy and tea their distinctive flavor and cooling effect.
This ingredient is used in cosmetics to add a pleasant minty scent, create a cooling and refreshing sensation on skin, mask other odors, and provide a stimulating, energizing effect.
Graded using: COSING.
- EU COSING — Restricted
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Safer alternatives to MENTHA PIPERITA OIL
- MENTHYL LACTATE — Grade A. Provides cooling refreshing sensation and odor masking without essential oil
- EUCALYPTOL — Grade A. Delivers minty cooling and tonic effects with safer safety profile
- LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA OIL — Grade A. Natural oil alternative offering masking and tonic benefits with better safety
Other EU Fragrance Allergen ingredients
- LIMONENE — Grade C
- LINALOOL — Grade C**
- BENZYL ALCOHOL — Grade C**
- CITRONELLOL — Grade C
- HEXYL CINNAMAL — Grade C
- GERANIOL — Grade C
Other Tonic ingredients
- EUGENOL — Grade C
- CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT — Grade A
- CENTELLA ASIATICA EXTRACT — Grade A
- PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT — Grade A
- SALVIA OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT — Grade A
- GERANYL ACETATE — Grade C