Menthol

Our database includes 635 products that contain Menthol.

You should know

Concerns

Irritation

Rosacea

Explained

Menthol is a compound found in mint plants, such as peppermint. In its pure form, it is a clear crystalline substance.

Menthol is known for its cooling sensation; however, the cooling is actually from your skin being sensitized. Menthol can worsen rosacea. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.

Menthol also has antimicrobial properties.

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Also known as: Menthol Crystals

Menthol is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 1.4% of the products in our database containing it.

What it does:

Masking, Refreshing

EU Allergens List (2023)

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Community Stats

253 people from our community have liked or disliked this ingredient.

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Often have the following skin types:

Sensitive Normal

Usually have one or more of the following skin concerns:

Seborrheic Dermatitis • Redness • Sensitivity • Dryness

Where it's used

Menthol is most often found as ingredient number 15 within an ingredient list.

Of the 2 products in our database that have a known concentration of Menthol, we've seen concentrations from 0.5% to 0.63% specified within their ingredient lists.