Active Compound

L-Menthol

L-Menthol is used in cosmetic products as a cooling agent; antipruritic; sensory modifier; scalp vasodilator agent.
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Cooling agent; antipruritic; sensory modifier; scalp vasodilator
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

L-Menthol is used in cosmetic products as a cooling agent; antipruritic; sensory modifier; scalp vasodilator agent.

Reference

Identifiers

Category
Active Compound
Updated
Apr 23, 2026

No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.