Menthyl Lactate

OH DAISEY INGREDIENT LIBRARY

Menthyl Lactate

Use With Caution Cooling Agent; Sensory Modifier; Fragrance

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

OH DAISEY VERDICT Use With Caution Evidence level: Moderate
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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