Ingredients

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 22, 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

DOVE SHAMPOO
Dove
Men+Care Sport Care Active + Fresh 3-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner + Body Wash
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
L’ORÉAL
L’Oréal
Menthe poivrée lait apaisant pour les pieds
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, silicones
HEAD & SHOULDERS
Head & Shoulders
Menthol fresh
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
HEAD & SHOULDERS
Head & Shoulders
Milde Pflege Bei Juckender Kopfhaut
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
RISEWELL
RiseWell
Mineral Toothpaste
Lists coconut derivatives
Physicians Formula
Mineral Wear Diamond Lip Plumper
Lip · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
Physicians Formula
Mineral Wear Diamond pH Lip Plumper Balm
Lip · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
SHEGLAM SHAMPOO
SHEGLAM
Minty Fresh Volumizing Dry Shampoo-Dark Brown
Shampoo · Lists fragrance
OLAPLEX CONDITIONER
Olaplex
MOISTURIZE AND MEND LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER FULL SIZE
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
OLAPLEX CONDITIONER
Olaplex
MOISTURIZE AND MEND LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER TRAVEL SIZE
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
JASÖN
Jasön
Moisturizing gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
THERABREATH
TheraBreath
Mouthwash
Lists fragrance
HARRY’S BODY WASH
Harry’s
Muscle Recovery Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
nioxin shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde releasers
BEIERSDORF
Beiersdorf
Nivea for men doccia gel energy
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
NIVEA
Nivea
Nivea Men energy
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
OLAPLEX SHAMPOO
Olaplex
Nº.4 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING SHAMPOO JUMBO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
OLAPLEX SHAMPOO
Olaplex
Nº.4CURL BOND SHAPER HYDRATING CURL SHAMPOO FULL SIZE
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
OLAPLEX SHAMPOO
Olaplex
Nº.4CURL BOND SHAPER HYDRATING CURL SHAMPOO LITER
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
OLAPLEX SHAMPOO
Olaplex
Nº.4CURL BOND SHAPER HYDRATING CURL SHAMPOO TRAVEL SIZE
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
OLAPLEX SHAMPOO
Olaplex
Nº.4FINE BOND MAINTENANCE VOLUMIZING SHAMPOO JUMBO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
OLAPLEX SHAMPOO
Olaplex
Nº.4FINE BOND MAINTENANCE VOLUMIZING SHAMPOO TRAVEL SIZE
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
OLAPLEX CONDITIONER
Olaplex
Nº.5 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING CONDITIONER FULL SIZE
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
OLAPLEX CONDITIONER
Olaplex
Nº.5 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING CONDITIONER JUMBO
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, chemical UV filters
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