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Mentha arvensis flower/leaf/stem extract

CAS 90063-97-1

Concern score

Not assessed — no hazard data yet.

Mentha arvensis flower/leaf/stem extract in plain language

What it is

On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Mentha arvensis branch/leaf extract”.

Also known as Mentha arvensis branch/leaf extract · Mentha arvensis extract · Mentha arvensis flower/leaf/stem water · Mentha arvensis herb extract · Mentha arvensis herb oil · Mentha arvensis leaf extract

Show all 24 names

Mentha arvensis leaf/stem extract · Mentha arvensis leaf/stem oil · Menthae haplocalycis herba · Mentha arvensis flowering top · Bo he · Bohe · Chinese mint flowering top · Corn mint flowering top · Cornmint flowering top · Field mint flowering top · Japanese mint flowering top · Mentha gentilis flowering top · Menthae arvensis herba · Wild mint flowering top · Field mint extract · lime (Citrus aurantifolia) ext. · mentha arvensis · wild mint extract

What it does

Used in cosmetics as a humectant, a skin-conditioning agent and a refreshing agent. Mentha Arvensis Branch/Leaf Extract is the extract of the branches and leaves of Horse Mint, Mentha arvensis L., Lamiaceae.

  • Humectant
  • Skin conditioning
  • Refreshing
  • Perfuming
  • Fragrance
  • Conditioner
Is it a concern?
We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.

Regulation

No restrictions found. Mentha arvensis flower/leaf/stem extract appears in these published regulatory listings.

Recorded in these product areas

  • Found in consumer products
  • Beauty
  • Cleaning
  • Industrial
  • EUCosIngActive9 entries
    • Mentha Arvensis Branch/Leaf Extract is the extract of the branches and leaves of Horse Mint, Mentha arvensis L., LamiaceaeSource →
    • Mentha Arvensis Extract is the extract of the whole plant of the Horse Mint, Mentha arvensis L., LabiataeSource →
    • Mentha Arvensis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is an extract of the leaves, flowers and stems of the Horse Mint, Mentha arvensis L., LabiataeSource →
    • Mentha Arvensis Flower/Leaf/Stem Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the flowers, leaves and stems of the Horse Mint, Mentha arvensis L., LabiataeSource →
    • Mentha Arvensis Herb Extract is an extract obtained from the herbs of the the Horse Mint, Mentha arvensis L., LabiataeSource →
    • Mentha Arvensis Herb Oil is an essential oil obtained from the herbs of the the Horse Mint, Mentha arvensis L., LabiataeSource →
    • Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves and twigs of the Horse Mint, Mentha arvensis L., LabiataeSource →
    • Mentha Arvensis Leaf/Stem Extract is the extract of the leaves and stems of Mentha arvensis, Lamiaceae.Source →
    • Mentha Arvensis Leaf/Stem Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the leaves and stems of Mentha arvensis, Lamiaceae.Source →
  • USEPAcommercial use observed2 entries
    • EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products.Source →
    • EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 12 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Humectant, Deodorizer, Softener and conditioner.Source →
  • USFDAlisted in openFDA substance2 entries
    • openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as structurallydiverse.Source →
    • openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as concept.Source →

Expert safety opinions

No expert opinion on file for Mentha arvensis flower/leaf/stem extract. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.

  • SCCS

    EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety

    No SCCS opinion on file.

  • CIR

    Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)

    No CIR safety assessment on file.

Evidence & sources

No graded research studies for Mentha arvensis flower/leaf/stem extract yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.

5 data sources

Where this comes from

  • CosIng

    regulatory · updated 2026-09-23

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  • EPA Chemical and Products Database

    exposure · updated 4 December 2007

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  • EPA DSSTox Identifiers

    chemistry · updated 2025-12-29

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  • FDA GSRS UNII

    registry · updated 2026-02-26

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  • openFDA Substance

    registry · updated 2026-05-24

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Suitability

Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.

Fragrance avoidance

Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.

Avoid

The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.

Where it has been recorded

How often EPA CPDat has listed Mentha arvensis flower/leaf/stem extract in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.

Named organisations

1

Typical roles

HumectantSkin conditioningRefreshingPerfumingFragranceConditioner
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Catalog

Found in these products

Their ingredient lists include Mentha arvensis flower/leaf/stem extract; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.

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