Menthyl Lactate

INGREDIENT

Menthyl Lactate

Cooling Agent; Sensory Modifier; Fragrance

Use With Caution

Can activate cold-sensing receptors and may cause stinging, burning, or irritation in sensitive or compromised skin, especially at higher concentrations.

Also known as 2 Synonyms
Function Provides a cooling sensation on skin without the intensity of free menthol.
Safety Meter Use With Caution
Evidence Level Moderate
CAS Number 59259-38-0
Category Cooling Agent; Sensory Modifier; Fragrance
Function Provides a cooling sensation on skin without the intensity of free menthol.
Evidence Level Moderate
Status Use With Caution
INSIDE THE FORMULA

What it does

Provides a cooling sensation on skin without the intensity of free menthol.

OUR STANDARD

How to read this rating

This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.

RESEARCH

Sources

  1. 1 pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Found in Approved Products

This ingredient appears in 2 Oh Daisey Approved Products.

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