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Mentha Arvensis Extract

Worst

Irritant

No known benefits

Mentha Arvensis Extract at a glance

  • A species of plant (AKA corn mint) from the mint family
  • Extracts can contain menthone, a sensitizing compound that offers a unique cooling sensation
  • Other components include menthone and isomenthol, volatile fragrant compounds
  • Can cause skin sensitization including redness, dryness, itchiness and tightness
  • Also offers antioxidant properties (but they’re not worth the risk of irritation)

Mentha Arvensis Extract description

_Mentha arvensis_ is a form of mint that can be sensitising to skin.

Related ingredients: Cornmint Menthol Mentha Spicata

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Mentha Arvensis Extract references

  • Buletin Agroteknologi, December 2020, pages 37-49
  • Journal of Essential Oil Bearing Plants, August 2016, pages 907-915
  • Open Access Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, January 2010, pages 13-18

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Ingredient ratings

Best

Proven and supported by independent studies. Outstanding active ingredient for most skin types or concerns.

Good

Necessary to improve a formula's texture, stability, or penetration.

Average

Generally non-irritating but may have aesthetic, stability, or other issues that limit its usefulness.

Bad

There is a likelihood of irritation. Risk increases when combined with other problematic ingredients.

Worst

May cause irritation, inflammation, dryness, etc. May offer benefit in some capability but overall, proven to do more harm than good.

unknown

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Not rated

We have not yet rated this ingredient because we have not had a chance to review the research on it.