INCI Name
Mentha Piperita Oil,...
Functions
3 Roles
Sustainability
8/10
Category
fragrances
What It Does
This is a combination of two potent essential oils: peppermint oil steam-distilled from Mentha piperita leaves and tea tree oil from Melaleuca alternifolia leaves native to Australia. The blend combines peppermint's cooling menthol sensation with tea tree's renowned terpinen-4-ol content, creating a synergistic antimicrobial and refreshing profile. Formulators choose this pairing for oral care, scalp treatments, and clarifying skincare products where both cooling sensory effects and natural antimicrobial properties are desired, though careful dosing is required as both oils can be sensitizing at high concentrations.
Technical Properties
Ionic Charge
nonionic
Molecular charge type
Viscosity Effect
neutral
Impact on formula thickness
Ingredient Compatibility
Works Well With
Avoid Combining
Sustainability Profile
Sustainability Score
Biodegradability
readily biodegradable
Source
plant-derived
Feedstock
Mentha piperita leaves (peppermint) and Melaleuca alternifolia leaves (tea tree)
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Quick Reference
- Full INCI Name
- Mentha Piperita Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
- Common Name
- Peppermint Oil & Tea Tree Oil Blend
- Category
- fragrances
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