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Peppermint CO2 Extract 5 g

How a Concentrated Mint Extract Brings Cooling Power to Modern Formulations

Peppermint CO2 extract is produced through carbon dioxide extraction, a method that pulls active compounds from the plant material without heat damage and without leaving solvent residues behind. This makes the extract especially valuable in personal care, fragrance, and food production, where ingredient purity and batch consistency matter most. The 5 g size is well suited for home formulators and small labs testing the ingredient before scaling it into a regular recipe. This extract belongs to the CO2 Extracts category, which brings together concentrated natural ingredients for both functional and decorative cosmetic development.

The main use of peppermint CO2 extract is in skin and body care, where it acts as a refreshing, tonifying component that gives creams, gels, and balms a cooling sensation. It appears frequently in formulas for oily and combination skin, in after-shave products, in toothpaste and mouth rinses, and in hair and scalp care products where it helps invigorate the scalp. In fragrance work, peppermint extract serves as a natural note in fresh, citrus, and herbal compositions. In the food industry, similar mint concentrates flavor beverages, confectionery, and chewing gum, though food-grade purity for a specific batch should always be confirmed separately.

Recommended dosage in cosmetic formulas typically ranges from 0.1 to 1 percent of total batch weight, since the extract is highly concentrated and overuse can cause skin irritation or an overwhelming scent. It should be added at the final stage of production, into the oil or emulsion phase, at a temperature no higher than 40 degrees Celsius to preserve the volatile aromatic compounds. Peppermint extract pairs well with other CO2 extracts - for example with Birch CO2 Extract in formulas targeting oily skin and hair, with Chestnut CO2 Extract in products aimed at circulation and skin firmness, and with Pomegranate CO2 Extract in antioxidant-focused complex blends. Combining several CO2 extracts allows formulators to build multifunctional products with several claimed benefits at once.

Store the extract in a tightly closed container, in a cool dark place away from direct sunlight and heat sources, since its aromatic and active compounds are sensitive to oxidation. Under proper storage conditions the product retains its properties for a long time. The compact 5 g size is ideal for trial batches and home formulation work, and it is also used in soap making, where mint extract is added to cold and hot process bases for a refreshing effect.

Cooling Foot Gel with Peppermint

Neutral gel base 90 g

Peppermint CO2 extract 0.5 g

Crystalline menthol 0.3 g

Vegetable glycerin 3 g

Chestnut CO2 extract 0.5 g

INCI	Menhta piperita L.СО2 Extract
Other
Application	food industry, cosmetics production, food additives, pharmaceuticals, aromatherapy, flavor-aromatic additives
Att brand	England
Color product	dark green
Features	All information presented on the site is for reference only
Input percentage	0.01-5%, enter into the active phase of the emulsion
Method preparation	supercritical fluid extraction with natural carbon dioxide; no traces of solvents and heavy metals
Minimum count	1
Name	Peppermint CO2 Extract 5 g
Packaging	container for transportation
Packing	5 grams
Solubility	fat soluble
View	oily liquid
Valid until	12.2028