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MENTHA PIPERITA HERB EXTRACT.

Valuable CAS 84082-70-2 / PERFUMING

Mentha Piperita Herb Extract, derived from peppermint, is a versatile ingredient that strengthens the skin's natural barrier and acts as an antioxidant. It offers a refreshing sensation, helps balance oil production, and possesses anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, making it beneficial for various skin concerns.

Summary

Skin conditioning Antioxidant Anti-inflammatory Antibacterial Antimicrobial Anti-fungal Astringent Oil-balancing Wound healing Circulation-boosting Barrier strengthening Refreshing Perfuming Cleansing Deodorant Masking Tonic

Science

Mechanism of Action

This extract fortifies the skin's protective barrier and serves as an antioxidant, neutralizing free radicals that contribute to premature aging. It stimulates microcirculation, enhancing oxygen supply to skin cells, and delivers a notable refreshing sensation. Its antibacterial, antimicrobial, and anti-fungal actions contribute to clearer skin, while its anti-inflammatory effects are mediated by inhibiting pro-inflammatory cytokines like TNF-α and IL-6. It also helps regulate sebum production, minimizing pore clogging, and provides an astringent effect for tightened pores. In wound healing, it significantly reduces the inflammatory phase, modulates inflammatory cell presence, boosts macrophage activity, and promotes angiogenesis and epithelialization, alongside an increase in TGF-β gene expression.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Medium confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Key findings

  1. 01 Topical application of Mentha piperita essence demonstrated accelerated cutaneous wound healing, reducing the inflammatory period, decreasing inflammatory cells, increasing macrophages, and enhancing angiogenesis, resulting in a 99.73% wound healing rate in one experimental group after 14 days. The concentration used in this study was unspecified.

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

Mentha Piperita Herb Extract is effective at various concentrations. While regulatory guidelines for formulations suggest use typically up to 5%, a specific internal component, pulegone, has a maximum concentration limit of 1% to ensure safety. This indicates effective concentrations are generally achievable within these safe limits, minimizing the risk of 'dusting' by formulators.

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH 4 – 6.5
0 7 14

Conflicts

  • It can enhance the dermal penetration of other active ingredients, necessitating careful formulation to prevent unintended effects or increased absorption of other components.
  • High concentrations or use on sensitive skin can lead to irritation due to its menthol content.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Max tested
5%
Sensitization risk Moderate

The CIR Expert Panel deems Mentha Piperita Extract safe for cosmetic use, provided the concentration of pulegone, a natural constituent, does not exceed 1%. It is also generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the US FDA for food. Formulators should be aware that it can increase the penetration of other ingredients, potentially impacting their safety profiles. While generally safe, its high menthol content carries a moderate risk of irritation for sensitive individuals or at elevated concentrations, therefore patch testing is recommended for sensitive skin. Regulatory guidelines typically advise usage within limits, often up to 5% in formulations.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
No Dry
Yes Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Moderate
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

Mentha Piperita Herb Extract offers a multi-functional approach to skincare, providing antioxidant protection, anti-inflammatory benefits, and oil balance, making it particularly effective for blemish-prone and normal skin types while delivering a refreshing sensation.

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