Characteristics
- INCI
- Menthol
- CAS
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1490-04-6, 2216-51-5, 89-78-1, 15356-70-4
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- EC
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216-074-4, 218-690-9, 201-939-0, 239-388-3
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- IUPAC
- Cyclohexanol, 5-Methyl-2-(1-Methylethyl)-
- Functions
- denaturant, masking, refreshing, soothing
Для кого подходит
Description
Menthol needs no introduction: it's the thing that causes thecooling sensation so well-known both from cosmetic products as well as a bunch of other things like chocolate, chewing gum, toothpaste or cigarette. It's a natural compound that comes from the essential oil of Mentha species (peppermint oil contains 40-50% menthol) and it gives them their typical minty smell and flavor.
As for skincare, menthol seems to be a mixed bag. Apart from the cool cooling sensation (that might last up to 70 mins!), it also has painkilling, itch reducing, antibacterial, antifungal and even penetration enhancing properties. On the other hand, it also seems to act as a skin irritant that increases trans-epidermal water loss (the water that evaporates from the outer layer of the skin) and thus contributes to drying out the skin.
Evidence & research
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1
Phytochemistry 96 (2013) 15–25, Menthol: A simple monoterpene with remarkable biological properties
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2
Archives for Dermatological Research 288(5-6):245-8 · May 199, Effect of topically applied menthol on thermal, pain and itch sensations and biophysical properties of the skin
Found in products (3 448 total)
Наиболее часто встречается в продукции Garnier (37 продуктов)
