Menthol Crystal is a high-purity natural cooling active derived from peppermint or other mint oils through fractional distillation and crystallisation, with a chromatographic purity of more than 98%. This Halal-certified ingredient consists of white, prismatic crystals of l-menthol — the primary active compound responsible for the characteristic cooling sensation of mint — which activates TRPM8 cold receptors in the skin to produce an intense cooling effect without any actual temperature change. It is one of the most widely used actives in oral care, topical analgesics, cooling personal care, and food flavouring globally.
Applications:
- Oral Care (toothpastes, mouthwashes, breath fresheners — defining cooling mint active)
- Topical Pain Relief (cooling muscle balms, analgesic patches, pain relief formulations)
- Personal Care (cooling deodorants, after-sun, refreshing body care, cooling face masks)
- Food & Beverage Flavouring (mint-flavoured confectionery, chewing gum, beverages)
Key Features & Benefits:
- Chromatographic purity >98% – high purity natural l-menthol crystals
- Halal-certified – natural mint-derived cooling active
- Intense cooling sensation via TRPM8 receptor activation
- The defining cooling active in oral care, pain relief, and refreshing personal care
- Versatile across oral care, topical, food, and personal care applications
