Description

Mentha Canadensis Branch/Leaf Extract is derived from the branches and leaves of the Mentha Canadensis plant, which belongs to the Lamiaceae family. This extract is recognized for its aromatic and potential therapeutic properties.

Chemical Composition and Structure:

Menthol: Provides a cooling sensation and a minty aroma.
Carvone: Contributes a characteristic mint fragrance.
Limonene: Adds citrus notes to the extract’s scent.
Other Terpenes and Essential Oils: Various compounds that enhance the aroma and therapeutic properties of the extract.

Physical Properties:

Appearance: The extract can range from a clear to a deep green color, depending on the extraction method.
Odor: Fresh, minty, and herbaceous aroma.
Solubility: Soluble in oils and alcohol; generally not soluble in water.

Production Process:

Cultivation: Mentha Canadensis plants are grown under controlled conditions to ensure high-quality branches and leaves.
Harvesting: Branches and leaves are collected when they reach their peak aromatic quality.
Extraction: The extract is obtained using methods such as solvent extraction or steam distillation to isolate the active compounds.
Formulation: The extract is incorporated into various products, including cosmetics and therapeutic preparations.

Applications:

Cosmetics and Skincare: Used in creams, serums, and lotions for its refreshing and aromatic properties.
Hair Care: Included in shampoos and conditioners for its revitalizing effect.
Aromatherapy: Utilized in blends and diffusers for its stimulating and soothing aroma.

Environmental and Safety Considerations:

Environmental Impact: Sustainable cultivation and extraction practices are essential to minimize environmental impact and maintain the quality of the extract.
Safety: Generally considered safe for use. As with all plant-based ingredients, individual sensitivities or allergic reactions may occur.

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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