Menthol
Ingredient data is in English. Names, safety notes and regulatory sources are shown in English for now — the science terms are the same everywhere.
- Category
- Fragrance
- Origin
- plant
- Safety
- Generally safe
Considered safe for most people at the levels used in cosmetics.
Regulatory notes
EU
Menthol is restricted under EU cosmetics rules (Annex III)
EU Annex III sets conditions or limits. This is an informational flag, not a concentration check.
EU Cosmetics Regulation — Annex III ↗US
Menthol appears in California Safe Cosmetics reporting data
Listed on California Safe Cosmetics reportable ingredients list.
California Safe Cosmetics Program ↗Informational only, not medical advice. Safety reflects general cosmetic use; individual reactions vary.