MENTHYL ISOVALERATE

Ingredient type: FAT-SOLUBLE/EMOLLIENT

✨ Role: Menthyl isovalerate is used in cosmetic products primarily for its refreshing properties. It provides a pleasant, invigorating sensation of freshness on the skin.

Ingredient type: Fat-soluble

Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use.

✨ Vegan: Yes, menthyl isovalerate is of synthetic or vegetable origin, making it an ingredient generally considered vegan.

✨ Worth knowing: Although this ingredient is well tolerated by most skin types, it's always advisable to carry out a skin test if you have particularly sensitive skin. It can also be used to mask unpleasant odors in certain formulations.

Present in: It is often used in lotions, sun creams, aftershaves and various personal care products to provide a feeling of freshness.