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Common Name(s): Balm mint extract,botanical extract,phytochemical active

CAS Number: N/a

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Provides antioxidant protection, anti-inflammatory activity, and skin conditioning from polyphenols, terpenoids, and phytochemicals.

Why It's Used: Multi-functional phytochemical profiles support concurrent skin care claims with authentic botanical heritage.

How It Works: Polyphenols scavenge ros, inhibit nf-kb/cox pathways, and condition skin through phytochemical interactions.

Typically Found In: Botanical skin care

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Active ingredient โ€“ antioxidant

Secondary Functions: Free radical scavenging,anti-aging

Application Areas:

Facial Skincare

Body Care

Hair Care

Beard Care

Color Cosmetics (Makeup)

Dietary/Oral Supplements

Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ€“30%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Conditional

Halal Status: Conditional

Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ€“ very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ€“ non-comedogenic

Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.

Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants

Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

Plant secondary metabolites evolved for uv photoprotection and pathogen defence โ€” mechanisms directly translatable to cosmetic antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity in human skin.

Last Verified: Cosing database,balm mint extract botanical review

Primary Sources: 2026-03-12