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
Mentha viridis leaf/stem water
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Mentha viridis leaf/stem water in plain language
Used in cosmetics as a fragrance ingredient. Mentha Viridis Leaf/Stem Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the leaves and stems of Mentha viridis. The accepted scientific name for Mentha viridis is Mentha spicata.
- Perfuming
- Fragrance
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
What we know about this ingredient
Canonical ingredient record built from 1 public-source records.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Mentha viridis leaf/stem water appears in these published regulatory listings.
EUCosIngActiveMentha Viridis Leaf/Stem Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the leaves and stems of Mentha viridis. The accepted scientific name for Mentha viridis is Mentha spicata.
- Mentha Viridis Leaf/Stem Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the leaves and stems of Mentha viridis. The accepted scientific name for Mentha viridis is Mentha spicata.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Mentha viridis leaf/stem water. 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 viridis leaf/stem water yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Where this comes from
- Open →
CosIng
regulatory · updated 2026-09-23
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Found in these products
Cosmetic and personal-care products that list Mentha viridis leaf/stem water are shown first. Their ingredient lists include Mentha viridis leaf/stem water; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
