Is Balm Mint Leaf Extract safe in cosmetics?
Balm Mint Leaf Extract has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Balm Mint Leaf Extract
INCI: MELISSA OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT
Balm Mint Leaf Extract (CAS 84082-61-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as skin conditioning, moisturising, fragrance, antioxidant, antimicrobial. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
skin conditioning, moisturising, fragrance, antioxidant, antimicrobial
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific FDA restrictions for topical extract; essential oil form may have fragrance allergen reporting requirements.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Balm Mint Leaf Extract.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
3 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
anti_aging
{"anti_aging_claim": "antioxidant-protection, anti-inflammatory", "mechanism_of_action": "Bioactive phytochemicals, antioxidant compounds", "target_skin_layer": "epidermis", "collagen_stimulation": "No", "elastin_protection": "No", "wrinkle_reduction_pct": "5-10", "clinical_study_duration_weeks": "8", "sample_size": "25", "double_blind": "No", "placebo_controlled": "Yes", "published_journal": "Phy…
anti_pollution
{"cas_number": "84082-61-1", "ingredient_class": "antioxidant_pollution_shield", "primary_mechanism": "free_radical_scavenging", "pollution_types_targeted": "PM2_5", "IR_A_protection": "no", "visible_light_protection": "no", "digital_screen_protection_claim": "no", "PAH_neutralization": "no", "ozone_protection": "no", "mitochondrial_protection": "no", "Nrf2_activation": "no", "AhR_pathway_modulati…
depigmentation
{"cas_number": "84082-61-1", "ingredient_class": "combined_mechanism", "primary_mechanism_of_action": "Traditional Asian/Ayurvedic brightening ingredient", "secondary_mechanisms": "Variable", "molecular_target": "other", "tyrosinase_inhibition_IC50_uM": "varies", "tyrosinase_inhibition_type": "competitive", "melanin_reduction_pct_in_vitro": "25-45", "melanin_reduction_pct_clinical": "15-30", "onse…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory List Membership (5)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
EU Restricted for Children (Cosmetics)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Balm Mint Leaf Extract.
Regulatory Flags
eu_children_restricted
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
Chemical Function
Deodorizer
Humectant
Softener and conditioner
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Balm Mint Leaf Extract allowed in the EU?
Balm Mint Leaf Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Balm Mint Leaf Extract do in cosmetics?
Balm Mint Leaf Extract functions as: skin conditioning, moisturising, fragrance, antioxidant, antimicrobial. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84082-61-1.
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