Menthol
Menthol is a soothing and refreshing ingredient. It’s in 336 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, conditioner and lip. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A cooling compound from mint oils. Adds a cool, fresh feel and a minty scent.
What it does
Contains Menthol: denaturant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Menthol: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Menthol: refreshing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Menthol: soothing
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 35228, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as mentholum.
Products that contain Menthol
Procter & Gamble
Fixodent original
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Fluocaril
Fluocaril Bi-fluoré 250mg
Lists fragrance allergens
CardioSmile
Fluoride Free Toothpaste
Lists essential oils
TheraBreath
Fresh Breath Oral Rinse
Lists fragrance
Listerine
Fresh Burst
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Dr. Squatch
Fresh Falls Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Fresh Falls Invisible Glide Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Listerine
Fresh Mint XXL-Format
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol
Balea
Fuß & Bein Eisgel
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils
Lacura
Fußbalsam - Oliven- & Rosmarinöl
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Deliplus
Gel de baño frescor azul
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates
Yves Rocher
Gel désincrustant visage
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
ADIDAS
Gel Douche Cool Down
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Gel nettoyant au charbon multi-purifiant Pure Power 5 en 1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Dr. Brandt
Gentle Microdermabrasion Face Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Giovanni
Giovanni Tea tree oil shampoo
Shampoo · Lists coconut derivatives
NeoStrata
Glycolic Microdermabrasion Face Polish
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Herbal Essence
Grapefruit Volume Shampoo
Lists fragrance, salicylic acid
Hawaiian Silky
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, formaldehyde releasers
Procter & Gamble
Head & Shoulders Cool Menthol
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders Tea Tree Oil Shampoo
Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
head and shoulder’s shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
head and shoulders
Head and Shoulders Refreshing Menthol Anti-Dandruff Shampoo For Men
Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
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