Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
- beauty
- industrial
Mentha citrata leaf extract
CAS 85085-49-0
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Mentha citrata leaf extract in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Mentha citrata herb oil”.
Also known as Mentha citrata herb oil · Mentha aquatica var. citrata leaf · Mentha citrata, ext. · Bergamot mint leaf · Eau-de-cologne mint leaf · Lemon mint leaf
Show all 15 names
Lime mint leaf · Orange mint leaf · Pineapple mint leaf · Su nanesi leaf · Water capitate mint leaf · Yerba buena leaf · Mentha citrata leaf · Mentha piperita var. citrata leaf · Mentha x piperita var. citrata leaf
Used in cosmetics as an astringent and a fragrance ingredient. Mentha Citrata Herb Oil is an essential oil obtained from the herbs of the Menta Bergamotto, Mentha citrata, Labiatae.
- Astringent
- Perfuming
- Fragrance
- 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 citrata leaf extract appears in these published regulatory listings.
- Found in consumer products
- Industrial
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Astringent, Fragrance.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Astringent, Fragrance.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Mentha citrata leaf 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 citrata leaf extract yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed Mentha citrata leaf extract in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Named organisations
1
Typical roles
AstringentPerfumingFragrance
Found in these products
Cosmetic and personal-care products that list Mentha citrata leaf extract are shown first. Their ingredient lists include Mentha citrata leaf extract; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
