The ingredient, explained

Menthol

A small placebo-controlled study examined topical menthol and skin circulation.

DenaturantMaskingRefreshingSoothing

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Ingredient guide

What it is and what it does

Cyclohexanol, 5-methyl-2--1-methylethyl--

About this ingredient: EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗

Denaturant: Makes a product unpalatable, often in alcohol-containing formulas.
Masking: Reduces or conceals the formula's underlying odour or taste.
Refreshing: Provides a sensation of freshness on skin.
Soothing: A technical role associated with relieving skin or scalp discomfort.

Function definitions: European Commission ingredient function definitions (SCCNFP/0299/00, pages 16 to 20) ↗

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

Human topical research

The gel increased cutaneous blood flow.

What this does not tell us

This short physiology result does not demonstrate cosmetic repair or long-term clinical benefit.

Sources for this summary. PubMed 34717968 ↗

Research review checked Oct 1, 2026

Read exact local candidate abstracts first; select identity-relevant papers; targeted primary PubMed/publisher searches. This is not an exhaustive systematic review.