Menthol
Caution
Official INCI name
The cooling compound in mint. That fresh tingle is mild irritation — pleasant for most, not ideal for sensitive or broken skin.
What it does
Fragrance. Added for scent: perfume blends, essential oils and aroma chemicals.
Worth knowing
Can irritate or dry out skin, especially at higher strength or in leave-on products.
“Menthol” is its name in the EU glossary of common ingredient names (no. 16242), the names labels in the EU must use. © European Union, EUR-Lex.