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Menthol Crystal 5 g

Menthol crystalline cooling aromatic ingredient for cosmetic formulations

Crystalline menthol is a natural aromatic compound obtained from peppermint essential oil through crystallization. The material appears as transparent or white needle shaped crystals with a characteristic fresh mint aroma. The crystals melt at moderate temperatures and dissolve well in alcohols, oils and glycol solvents while having limited solubility in water. For this reason menthol is typically incorporated into the oil phase or pre dissolved in glycol or alcohol based solvents.

The crystalline form provides excellent storage stability and precise dosing during formulation development. Once dissolved the ingredient distributes evenly within emulsions, gels and alcohol based cosmetic systems. Due to its stability and versatility crystalline menthol is widely used in both laboratory development and industrial cosmetic manufacturing.

Properties and skin performance

In cosmetic formulations menthol provides a distinctive cooling sensory effect and refreshing skin feel during application. Products containing menthol develop a fresh aromatic profile and smooth spreading characteristics.

Industry applications

Crystalline menthol is used in creams, gels, lotions and balms for skin care formulations. It is widely incorporated into cooling body products and refreshing cosmetic systems. The ingredient is also used in foot care products, scalp care formulations, shampoos and after shave cosmetic products.

Menthol is additionally used in SPA formulations, bath and shower products and aromatic cosmetic systems. Its stability makes it suitable for functional cosmetic lines, private label development and contract manufacturing.

Formula example refreshing body lotion

Crystalline menthol 1.5 g
Propanediol 45 g
Glycerin 40 g
Grapeseed oil 35 ml
Plant based emulsifier 15 g
Purified water 800 ml
Peppermint extract 15 g
Preservative system 2 g

Crystalline menthol is first dissolved in propanediol until a clear solution forms. The oil phase is prepared by combining grapeseed oil and the emulsifier and heating until uniform. In a separate vessel purified water and glycerin are blended to create the aqueous phase. The oil and water phases are combined under intensive mixing to form an emulsion. After cooling the menthol solution, peppermint extract and preservative system are incorporated while mixing continues until homogeneous. The pH is adjusted to a balanced level suitable for emulsion stability. The final formulation is a refreshing body lotion with uniform texture.

Crystalline menthol is widely used by B2B cosmetic manufacturers developing cooling and aromatic cosmetic systems. The ingredient ensures formulation stability, compatibility with industrial processing and reproducible performance in scalable cosmetic production.

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Аліса, Миргород

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INCI	Menthol
Other
Att brand	Germany
Attention	Specific rotation: -49 ° to -51 ° (10% solution in 95% alcohol)
Color product	colorless
Features	All information presented on the site is for reference only
Melting temperature	41-44 °
Minimum count	1
Name	Menthol Crystal 5 g
Other names	l-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexanol-1
Packaging	container for transportation
Packing	5 grams
Solubility	from 0.1% to 10% depending on the final product
Valid until	11.2028