Menthol

Cosmetic function: Denaturant, External Analgesic, Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Oral Health Caredrug, Masking, Refreshing, Soothing

At a glance

EWG hazard 1/10

EWG hazard reflects the rating of the ingredient, not the real-world risk of a finished product — hazard depends on concentration. How we read these.

Who it suits

Good for Oily Skin Bad for Sensitive Skin Bad for Dry Skin

Good: Soothing, skin protection

Watch out: Potentially a skin irritant

Products with Menthol

Data is aggregated from EWG, CIR, CosIng and the SkinCarisma community, and improves over time. Spot something off? See our methodology. This is general information, not medical advice.