Description

Mentha Arvensis Branch/Leaf Extract is derived from the branches and leaves of the Mentha arvensis plant, commonly known as Field Mint. This extract is valued in cosmetic and skincare products for its potential benefits and refreshing properties.

Chemical Composition and Structure:

Menthol: The primary active component that provides the characteristic cooling sensation and minty aroma.
Menthone: Adds to the aromatic profile and may offer additional benefits for the skin.
Other Terpenes and Compounds: Contains various terpenes and bioactive compounds that contribute to the extract’s overall effectiveness.

Physical Properties:

Appearance: Typically a clear to slightly greenish liquid, depending on the concentration and formulation.
Odor: Fresh and minty aroma, characteristic of the Mentha arvensis plant.
Solubility: Generally soluble in oils and alcohols, but less soluble in water.
pH: Not specifically measured for the extract itself; however, it can influence the pH of final formulations based on concentration and other ingredients.

Production Process:

Cultivation: The Mentha arvensis plant is cultivated in suitable climates to ensure high quality of the branches and leaves.
Harvesting: The branches and leaves are collected at the optimal time to ensure maximum potency of active compounds.
Extraction: The extract is obtained using methods such as steam distillation or solvent extraction to isolate the bioactive components from the plant material.
Filtration: The extract is filtered to remove any particulate matter and impurities.
Formulation: The extract is then incorporated into cosmetic and skincare products such as creams, lotions, and serums.

Applications:

Cosmetics and Skincare: Utilized for its refreshing and potentially beneficial effects in various skin care products.
Aromatherapy: Often used for its invigorating mint aroma in aromatherapy products.
Hair Care: Included in hair care products for its potential to provide a refreshing and invigorating sensation.

Environmental and Safety Considerations:

Environmental Impact: Sustainable cultivation and extraction practices are important to minimize environmental impact and ensure the quality of the extract.
Safety: Generally considered safe for external use. Individual reactions such as irritation or allergies should be considered.

INCI:


Humectant. Hygroscopic compound used to minimise water loss in the skin and to prevent it from drying out by facilitating faster and greater absorption of water into the stratum corneum of the epidermis. The epidermis is the most superficial of the three layers that make up human skin (epidermis, dermis and hypodermis) and is the layer that maintains hydration in all three layers. In turn, the epidermis is composed of five layers: horny, the most superficial, granular, spinous, shiny, and basal. Humectants have the ability to retain the water they attract from the air in the stratum corneum and have the function of moisturising the skin. They are best used before emollients, which are oil-based.

Skin conditioning agent. It is the mainstay of topical skin treatment as it has the function of restoring, increasing or improving skin tolerance to external factors, including melanocyte tolerance. The most important function of the conditioning agent is to prevent skin dehydration, but the subject is rather complex and involves emollients and humectants that can be added in the formulation.
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CAS: 90063-97-1 EC number 290-058-5