Scientific name: Menthol
Classification: Naturally occurring terpenic active ingredient
Refreshing, stimulating, purifying, invigorating.
Stories from Nature
Menthol is an active ingredient extracted from peppermint. This substance appears as solid crystals at room temperature and releases an invigorating scent.
Its origins date back to ancient Eastern traditions, where it was valued for its therapeutic properties. An interesting fact is its ability to activate the skin’s thermal sensors, inducing a cooling sensation even in the presence of constant ambient heat.
Benefits Scalp
Menthol provides a refreshing and sanitizing effect that is essential for scalp health.
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Detoxification and Microcirculation: It stimulates superficial circulation, optimizing oxygen supply to the tissues and facilitating the removal of toxins and metabolic waste.
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Hygiene and Purification: Thanks to its purifying properties, it promotes a clean and protected skin environment, counteracting the proliferation of external agents.
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Sebum regulation: It helps close pores and stabilizes sebum production, reducing oiliness and keeping the Scalp fresh and dry.
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Relief and decongestion: It has a soothing effect that alleviates sensations of heat and itching, restoring comfort and tone to the irritated scalp or stressed scalp.
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Toning effect: The long-lasting sensation of freshness invigorates the scalp, making it receptive to subsequent treatments.
When combined with other active ingredients, in anti-hair loss treatments, such as Niacin, it creates a combination of a warming effect (fully perceived) and a cooling effect (partially perceived) capable of modulating the effects of capillary dilation and acting as an added stimulus to the follicles for hair regrowth.
Skin Benefits
The presence of menthol in anti-cellulite products provides a refreshing sensation and helps stimulate microcirculation, promoting fluid drainage and reducing the feeling of heaviness in the legs. This contributes to greater lightness and comfort throughout the day.
In sun products products, menthol creates a sensation of freshness and well-being on skin that is reddened or irritated by the sun, salt, wind, or seawater.
