Ingredient

Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil

Mid risk

Also known aspeppermint oil

FunctionEssential Oil

What it is — Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil (INCI: Mentha Piperita Oil), also known as peppermint oil, is an aromatic essential oil.

What it does — It is commonly used for its fresh, minty scent and a cooling sensory character.

Typical use — It appears at low levels in scalp and hair products, lip products, and some skincare and body care.

Who it suits / good to know — Peppermint oil contains menthol and fragrance components that can be irritating or sensitizing for some people, and the cooling effect may feel too strong on sensitive skin. Fragrance-free options exist if that is a concern.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it mid risk in its EWG-style, ingredient-by-ingredient review. This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice; patch-test before wider use if your skin is reactive.

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Found in these DHALIORA products

Found in 2 DHALIORA products

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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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