The ingredient, explained
Mentha Spicata Herb Oil
Spearmint Oil. Mentha Spicata Oil is an essential oil obtained from the herbs of the Spearmint, Mentha spicata L., Labiatae -syn: Mentha viridis L., Labiatae-. It contains carvone -more than 50%-, limonene, pinene
Ingredient guide
What it is and what it does
About this ingredient: EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗
- Perfuming
- A formulation role for perfume and aromatic raw materials that give a product its scent.
Function definitions: Danish Environmental Protection Agency: Cosmetic fragrance functions ↗
Registry functions describe possible formulation roles, not results for a finished product. A dictionary entry is not an approval or a safety assessment.
A closer look
What the research shows
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Products containing this ingredient
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Names and identifiers
- INCI name on ingredient lists
- MENTHA SPICATA HERB OIL
- CAS registry number
- 84696-51-5
- EC number
- 283-656-2
Sources for this ingredient record
- EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗ · ODbL 1.0 (Open Beauty Facts database) · Recorded Aug 8, 2026