Is Mentha Viridis Leaf Powder safe in cosmetics?
Mentha Viridis Leaf Powder has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Mentha Viridis Leaf Powder
INCI: MENTHA VIRIDIS LEAF POWDER
Mentha Viridis Leaf Powder (CAS Not individually assigned; botanical derivative of Mentha viridis (spearmint)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning, Abrasive (physical exfoliant in relevant formulations). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not individually assigned; botanical derivative of Mentha viridis (spearmint)
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Function
Skin Conditioning, Abrasive (physical exfoliant in relevant formulations)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - no specific prohibition or restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Mentha Viridis Leaf Powder.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Mentha Viridis Leaf Powder.
Regulatory Flags
essential-oil
potential-allergen
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mentha Viridis Leaf Powder allowed in the EU?
Mentha Viridis Leaf Powder EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mentha Viridis Leaf Powder do in cosmetics?
Mentha Viridis Leaf Powder functions as: Skin Conditioning, Abrasive (physical exfoliant in relevant formulations). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned; botanical derivative of Mentha viridis (spearmint).
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