Description

Mentha Viridis Leaf Extract is derived from the leaves of the Mentha viridis plant, commonly known as Garden Mint or Spearmint. This plant belongs to the Labiatae (Lamiaceae) family and is valued for its fresh, minty aroma. The extract is used in cosmetics and skincare products for its refreshing and aromatic properties.

Chemical Composition and Structure:

Carvone: The primary compound responsible for the distinctive spearmint fragrance.
Limonene: Contributes to citrusy notes in the aroma.
Piperitone: Adds to the minty and slightly sweet flavor.
Other Terpenes: Various terpenes that enhance the aromatic profile and potential therapeutic benefits.

Physical Properties:

Appearance: Clear or slightly green liquid, depending on the concentration of the extract.
Odor: Fresh, minty aroma with herbaceous notes due to carvone and other aromatic compounds.
Solubility: Soluble in water and aqueous formulations.
pH: Generally neutral or slightly acidic, similar to skin pH.

Production Process:

Cultivation: Mentha viridis is grown in suitable conditions to produce high-quality leaves.
Harvesting: Leaves are harvested at the optimal time to ensure superior aromatic quality.
Extraction: Leaves are processed to obtain the extract through methods such as infusion, maceration, or other extraction techniques.
Formulation: The extracted liquid is incorporated into various cosmetic and skincare products, including toners, lotions, and masks.

Applications:

Cosmetics and Skincare: Used in toners, lotions, and facial products for its refreshing and aromatic properties.
Hair Care Products: Included in shampoos and conditioners for its invigorating and aromatic effects.
Aromatherapy: Utilized in diffusers and aromatherapy products for its fresh, minty fragrance.

Environmental and Safety Considerations:

Environmental Impact: Sustainable cultivation practices are important to reduce environmental impact and ensure the quality of the extract.
Safety: Generally considered safe for external use. As with all plant-based ingredients, potential allergic reactions or individual intolerances should be considered.

INCI:


Fragrance. It plays a very important role in the formulation of cosmetic products as it provides the possibility of enhancing, masking or adding fragrance to the final product, increasing its marketability. It is able to create a perceptible pleasant odour, masking a bad smell. The consumer always expects to find a pleasant or distinctive scent in a cosmetic product.

Perfuming. Unlike fragrance, which can also contain slightly less pleasant or characteristic odours, the term perfume indicates only very pleasant fragrances. Used for perfumes and aromatic raw materials.

Flavoring agent. The purpose of this ingredient is to modify the solution to impart a certain flavour. Natural flavouring extracts are rather expensive, so the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries resort to synthesised substances that have sensory characteristics mostly similar to natural flavourings or are naturally equivalent. This ingredient is isolated through chemical processes or is synthesised from chemicals. It is also referred to as Aroma.
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CAS: 84696-51-5 EC number 283-656-2