Ingredient · dataset v56
Mentha Piperita Oil and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
A steam-distilled essential oil: volatile terpenes, no fatty acids, no feeding record.
Neutral means Malassezia only; the tingle is irritation chemistry, not yeast food.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Botanical
Also listed as
Peppermint Oil
Checked products with this ingredient (4)
Product types: Body care, Hair care, Shampoos
Body care (2)
- Medix 5.5 Glycolic + Lactic Acid Exfoliating Body Wash 15 oz
- Makari Glycolic + Lactic Acid + Niacinamide Body Wash 15 oz
Hair care (1)
Shampoos (1)
Related botanical
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice — No known trigger
- Aphanothece Sacrum Polysaccharide — No known trigger
- Avena Sativa Kernel Extract — May trigger · Limited evidence
- Avena Sativa Kernel Flour — No known trigger
- Avena Sativa Seed Water — No known trigger
- Betula Platyphylla Japonica Juice — No known trigger
- Bisabolol — No known trigger
- Boswellia Carterii Gum Oil — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Mentha Piperita Oil trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: A steam-distilled essential oil: volatile terpenes, no fatty acids, no feeding record.
Does Mentha Piperita Oil feed Malassezia?
No known link: Mentha Piperita Oil is judged with no known trigger. One screened ingredient is not a product verdict — when in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Is this medical advice?
No. We screen ingredient lists; we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. When in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Check a full list containing Mentha Piperita Oil →
Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.