INCI Name
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Water
Botanical Name
Mentha piperita
Peppermint Hydrosol (Mentha Piperita Leaf Water) is the gentle distillate produced during peppermint essential oil extraction. It provides refreshing, cooling, and toning benefits, making it suitable for oily and combination skin types. Its light aroma and soothing effects make it ideal for mists, toners, and summer skincare.
Skin conditioning, refreshing, toning, fragrance
Product Type(s):
Typical Usage Range:
Up to 100% (used directly as a toner or in the water phase of formulations)
Provides cooling and refreshing sensation, tones skin, helps balance excess oil, traditionally used to soothe discomfort and refresh tired skin
Primary Components:
Trace amounts of menthol, menthone, water-soluble aromatic compounds
May cause mild irritation in very sensitive skin; not recommended for infants or very young children due to menthol traces
Preferred Extraction Method:
Steam distillation (aqueous distillate by-product)
Choose preservative-free, fresh hydrosol in dark glass; refrigerate to extend shelf life; ensure authentic distillation vs. diluted essential oil
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Peppermint Hydrosol
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