Cosmetic ingredient

MENTHOL

Menthol is the ingredient identified by the menthol, DL-menthol, and L-menthol forms. These names describe the forms recorded for the same component and help distinguish its presence from other ingredients used in cosmetic fragrances.

INCIME3 products
CAS number
1490-04-6 / 2216-51-5 / 89-78-1 / 15356-70-4
EC number
216-074-4 / 218-690-9 / 201-939-0 / 239-388-3
Chemical name
Cyclohexanol, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-

MENTHOL: what it is

Menthol is the ingredient identified by the menthol, DL-menthol, and L-menthol forms. These names describe the forms recorded for the same component and help distinguish its presence from other ingredients used in cosmetic fragrances.

MENTHOL: what it does in cosmetics

In a formula, menthol has fragrance and denaturant functions. It is also classified as refreshing and soothing, linking the ingredient to the product's scent profile and to the sensation its presence may create during use.

Use limits

Restrictions and conditions of use

Cosmetic restriction
III/338
Catalogue presence

Products containing this ingredient

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