The Basics On Spearmint Oil
What is Spearmint Oil?
Fragrant, volatile oil that can cause skin sensitivity.
What are other names for Spearmint Oil?
MENTHA SPICATA (SPEARMINT) ESSENTIAL OIL, MENTHA SPICATA (SPEARMINT) LEAF OIL, MENTHA SPICATA (SPEARMINT) OIL, MENTHA SPICATA CRISPA HERB OIL, MENTHA SPICATA CRISPATA HERB OIL, MENTHA SPICATA ESSENTIAL OIL, MENTHA SPICATA HERB OIL, MENTHA SPICATA LEAF OIL, MENTHA SPICATA OIL, MENTHA VERIDIS (SPEARMINT) LEAF OIL, MENTHA VERIDIS (SPEARMINT) OIL, MENTHA VIRIDIS (SPEARMINT) LEAF ESSENTIAL OIL, MENTHA VIRIDIS (SPEARMINT) LEAF OIL, MENTHA VIRIDIS (SPEARMINT) OIL, MENTHA VIRIDIS LEAF ESSENTIAL OIL, MENTHA VIRIDIS LEAF OIL, MENTHA VIRIDIS OIL, OIL OF SPEARMINT, OILS, SPEARMINT, SCOTCH SPEARMENT OIL, SPEARMENT OIL, SCOTCH, SPEARMINT ESSENTIAL OIL, SPEARMINT LEAF ESSENTIAL OIL, SPEARMINT LEAF OIL, SPEARMINT OIL, SPEARMINT OIL; SPEARMINT TERPENES, and SPEARMINT OILS
What is Spearmint Oil used for?
Used therapeutically, Spearmint Oil’s anti-inflammatory quality is known to cool red, swollen, and itching skin to help reduce the sensations of inflammation. It helps to cleanse the pores and tighten the skin, which may potentially promote the speedy healing of minor abrasions.
How Spearmint Oil is classified
Plant Extracts, Sensitizing, Fragrance: Synthetic and Fragrant Plant Extracts
Recommendations for using Spearmint Oil during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Avoid
Spearmint Oil During Pregnancy
What we know about using Spearmint Oil while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Spearmint Oil from CIR
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel reviewed the safety of Mentha piperita (peppermint)-derived ingredients; most of the ingredients function as fragrance ingredients and/or skin conditioning agents in cosmetic products. Because final product formulations may contain multiple botanicals, each containing similar constituents of concern, formulators are advised to be aware of these constituents and to avoid reaching levels that may be hazardous to consumers. Industry should continue to use good manufacturing practices to limit impurities that could be present in botanical ingredients. The Panel reviewed data relevant to the safety of these ingredients and concluded that Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Leaf, and leaf-derived ingredients are safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration, when formulated to be non-sensitizing, and that the available data are insufficient to make a determination that the remaining 3 ingredients are safe under the intended conditions of use in cosmetic formulations.
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Products where you might find Spearmint Oil
Eminence Organic Skin Care Wildflower Ultralight Oil (3.3 fl. oz.); Eminence Organic Skin Care Facial Recovery Oil (0.5 fl. oz.); Sunday Riley LUNA Sleeping Night Oil (0.5 fl. oz.); Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-exfoliating Scalp Scrub Shampoo; Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Peppermint Oil Cooling Jelly Conditioner; Caudalie Vinopure Natural Salicylic Acid Pore Minimizing Serum
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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Disclaimer: This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult your healthcare provider with any questions.
