Field mint
Menthol
INCI nomenclature:
Menthol
Part(s) used:
Leaf, Aerial parts
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Refreshing Effect
Clarins' sourcing
- India
The power of plants
In the wild, field mint can be found on the wet and sandy soils of the fields and meadows of Europe. However, like other mint varieties, it is also cultivated and used for its essential oil from which menthol is extracted by a process of crystallization.
Skincare benefits of Menthol
Menthol, obtained from field mint essential oil, is traditionally used for its ability to provide an immediate sensation of intense and invigorating freshness.
