Plant's Power Inc Spearmint (Mentha spicata) Essential Oil

INCI Name: Mentha Spicata Leaf Extract
Chemical Family: Essential Oils

Plant's Power Inc Spearmint (Mentha spicata) Essential Oil is obtained from Spearmint, a perennial plant flourishing in temperate climates. The leaves are oval, deep green with serrated margins.

Properties

Physical Form: Liquid

Product families

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Oral Care
Skin Care
Treatment Products

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Vitamins, Extracts & Oils

Essential Oils

Other characteristics

Benefit Claims: Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Lifting, Refreshing, Relaxing, Stimulating; Antiseptic; Antispasmodic; Lifting; Refreshing; Relaxing; Stimulating
Labeling Claims: Naturally Derived, Plant-Based
Naturally Derived
Plant-Based
Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Non-Animal Origin, Plant Origin
Natural Origin
Non-Animal Origin
Plant Origin
Odor: Characteristic/Sweet carvonic
Taste: Minty, invigorating, slightly sweeter and lighter than peppermint
Markets: Personal Care
Storage: Keep in tightly closed container in a cool and dry place, protected from light.
Soluble In: Ethanol (70%)
Technology: Cosmetic Ingredients
Country of Origin: India
Application Format: Leave On
Background: Ancient Greeks used Spearmint to scent their bath water and help treat disease. In Ayurvedic medicine, Spearmint is used to treat digestive problems, skin conditions, and headaches.
Blending Information: Blends well with:
Production Method: Steam Distillation
Skin Care Applications: Aromatherapy
Treatment Product Applications: Acne Treatments
Part of Plant Used in Production: Leaf

Technical data

Table 1 of 2

3 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)	0.910 - 0.930	g/cm³
Refractive Index (at 25°C)	1.480 - 1.490	—
Optical Rotation (at 25°C)	-70 to -55	°

Table 2 of 2

2 rows

Characteristic	Value	Unit	Method
Limonene	15.0 - 25.0	%	GC
L-Carvone	min. 60	%	GC