Description

Mentha Aquatica Flower/Leaf/Stem Oil is an essential oil derived from the flowers, leaves, and stems of the Mentha aquatica plant, also known as Water Mint. This plant belongs to the Lamiaceae family and is valued for its refreshing and aromatic properties.

Chemical Composition and Structure:

Menthol: Provides a cooling effect and characteristic mint fragrance.
Menthone: Adds to the overall minty aroma.
Linalool: Contributes a subtle floral note to the oil.
Other Terpenes and Essential Oils: Includes various compounds that enhance the oil's aromatic and potentially therapeutic qualities.

Physical Properties:

Appearance: Typically a clear to light green liquid, depending on the extraction method and purity.
Odor: Fresh, minty aroma with herbal and slightly sweet undertones.
Solubility: Soluble in other oils and alcohol; not soluble in water.

Production Process:

Cultivation: Mentha aquatica is cultivated in optimal conditions to ensure the quality of the oil.
Harvesting: The plant, including its flowers, leaves, and stems, is harvested, usually at the peak of its aromatic potency.
Extraction: The oil is extracted using methods such as steam distillation or cold pressing.
Formulation: The oil is incorporated into various products, including personal care items, aromatherapy blends, and therapeutic applications.

Applications:

Cosmetics and Skincare: Used in products like creams, lotions, and serums for its aromatic properties and potential benefits for the skin.
Aromatherapy: Utilized in diffusers and oil blends for its invigorating and refreshing scent.
Personal Care Products: Included in products such as bath oils, massage oils, and deodorants for its pleasant aroma and potential therapeutic effects.

Environmental and Safety Considerations:

Environmental Impact: Sustainable harvesting and extraction practices are important to reduce environmental impact and ensure the quality of the oil.
Safety: Generally considered safe for use. As with all essential oils, a patch test is recommended before extensive application, and individual sensitivities or allergic reactions may occur.

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.

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: 90063-96-0 EC number 290-056-4