Fragrance allergen
Menthol / Peppermint Oil in skincare: is it safe?
What it is
Menthol / Peppermint Oil is an ingredient Klyva classifies under Fragrance allergen. Its INCI name is Menthol.
Is it safe?
Klyva flags Menthol / Peppermint Oil at moderate concern. Cooling agent; a common sensitizer.
Source: EU Annex III (Reg. 2023/1545) and CIR review
Quick answers
Does it clog pores?Not flagged by Klyva
Fragrance allergen?Yes — EU-declared allergen
Frequently asked questions
Is Menthol / Peppermint Oil safe?
Klyva flags Menthol / Peppermint Oil at moderate concern. Cooling agent; a common sensitizer. Source: EU Annex III (Reg. 2023/1545) and CIR review.
Does Menthol / Peppermint Oil clog pores?
Menthol / Peppermint Oil is not flagged as pore-clogging by Klyva — though absence from the list isn't proof it's non-comedogenic for every skin.
Is Menthol / Peppermint Oil a fragrance allergen?
Yes — Menthol / Peppermint Oil is an EU-declared fragrance allergen and must be listed by name on the label.
Evidence
- EU Annex III (Reg. 2023/1545) and CIR review