MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) EXTRACT
- Other Concerns
- Functions
- About the Chemical
- Synonyms
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Enhanced skin absorption and Use restrictions (low)
Cancer 

Cancer: Ingredients linked to cancer in government, industry or academic studies or assessments.
Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity 

Developmental and reproductive toxicity: Ingredients linked to developmental and reproductive toxicity, a broad class of health effects that range from infertility and reproductive organ cancers to birth defects and developmental delays in children.
Allergies & Immunotoxicity 

Allergies and immunotoxicity: Ingredients linked to harm to the immune system, a class of health problems that manifest as allergic reactions or an impaired capacity to fight disease and repair damaged tissue in the body.
Products with this Ingredient
conditioner | 20 products |
shampoo | 15 products |
mask | 10 products |
serums & essences | 10 products |
facial cleanser | 9 products |
body wash/cleanser | 7 products |
hair styling aide | 5 products |
hair treatment/serum | 5 products |
facial moisturizer/treatment | 5 products |
moisturizer | 4 products |
exfoliant/scrub | 4 products |
toners/astringents | 3 products |
around-eye cream | 3 products |
makeup remover | 3 products |
styling gel/lotion | 2 products |
body firming lotion | 2 products |
makeup primer | 2 products |
2 products | |
liquid hand soap | 2 products |
moisturizer with SPF | 2 products |
lip balm | 2 products |
bath oil/salts/soak | 1 products |
tooth whitening | 1 products |
baby lotion | 1 products |
antiperspirant/deodorant | 1 products |
mouthwash | 1 products |
styling mousse/foam | 1 products |
hair spray | 1 products |
body oil | 1 products |
muscle/joint soreness | 1 products |
toothpaste | 1 products |
beach & sport sunscreen | 1 products |
fragrance for women | 1 products |
beard cleanser | 1 products |
Enhanced skin absorption
Concern | Reference |
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Penetration enhancer | Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments |
Allergies/immunotoxicity
Concern | Reference |
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Known human any toxicant or allergen | Opinion on Frangrance allergens in cosmetics (2011), EU Cosmetics Directive |
Use restrictions
Concern | Reference |
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Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments |
Data gaps
Concern | Reference |
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Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product | Cosmetic Ingredient Review Assessments |
359 studies in PubMed science library may include information on the toxicity of this chemical | NLM PubMed |
Data Sources
- CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review). 2006. CIR Compendium, containing abstracts, discussions, and conclusions of CIR cosmetic ingredient safety assessments. Washington DC.
- Opinion on Frangrance allergens in cosmetics (2011), EU Cosmetics Directive
- NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.
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