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Mentha piperita (Peppermint) leaf cell extract
AKA “Peppermint Leaf Extract”
Extract
Ingredient Facts
Mentha piperita (Peppermint) leaf cell extract
AKA: Peppermint Leaf Extract
Extract · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Extract
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Solvent Extraction Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Lamiaceae (Mint family)
Plant Part
Leaf
Lifeform
Perennial
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
94334-25-5
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Protectant
Nourishes & Protects
Traditional Use
Modern biotechnology derivative of peppermint developed in the late 20th century using plant cell culture techniques to concentrate bioactive compounds while standardizing potency for cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Sensitivity
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Amended Safety Assessment of Mentha Piperita (Peppermint)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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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
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Flower/Leaf/Stem Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Cell Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Juice
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Meristem Cell Culture
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Mentha piperita [Peppermint] Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Juice
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Water
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Mentha piperita [Peppermint] Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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[Peppermint oil in the acute treatment of tension-type he...
H Göbel, A Heinze, K Heinze-Kuhn, A Göbel, C Göbel
Schmerz (Berlin, Germany), 2016
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[Peppermint oil in the acute treatment of tension-type he...
H Göbel, A Heinze, K Heinze-Kuhn, A Göbel, C Göbel
Schmerz (Berlin, Germany), 2016
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[Peppermint oil in the acute treatment of tension-type he...
H Göbel, A Heinze, K Heinze-Kuhn, A Göbel, C Göbel
Schmerz (Berlin, Germany), 2016
→
Amended Safety Assessment of Mentha piperita (Peppermint)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
→
Amended Safety Assessment of Mentha piperita (Peppermint)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
→
Amended Safety Assessment of Mentha piperita (Peppermint)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
→
Amended Safety Assessment of Mentha piperita (Peppermint)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
→
Amended Safety Assessment of Mentha piperita (Peppermint)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
→
Amended Safety Assessment of Mentha piperita (Peppermint)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
→
Amended Safety Assessment of Mentha piperita (Peppermint)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
→
Amended Safety Assessment of Mentha piperita (Peppermint)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Johnson W, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Hill RA, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
→
Final report on the safety assessment of Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Lea
Nair B
International journal of toxicology, 2001
→
Final report on the safety assessment of Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Lea
Nair B
International journal of toxicology, 2001
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR