Scientific name: Menthol
Classification: Terpenic active ingredient of natural origin.
Refreshing, stimulating, purifying, invigorating.
Tales from Nature
Menthol is an active ingredient extracted from Peppermint. This substance is in the form of solid crystals at room temperature, giving off an invigorating scent.
Its origin dates back to Eastern traditions thousands of years ago, where it was valued for its therapeutic properties. A curiosity lies in its power to activate skin thermal sensors, inducing an immediate icy perception even in the presence of constant ambient heat.
Skin Benefits.
Menthol has a cooling and sanitizing action that is essential for the well-being of the scalp.
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Detoxification and microcirculation: stimulates surface circulation, optimizing oxygen supply to tissues and facilitating the removal of toxins and metabolic residues.
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Hygiene and purification: thanks to its purifying properties, it ensures a pure and protected skin environment, counteracting the proliferation of external agents.
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Seboregulation: promotes pore closure and stabilizes sebum production, reducing the greasy appearance and keeping the skin fresh and dry.
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Relief and decongestion: brings an immediate calming effect that alleviates feelings of heat and itchiness, restoring comfort and tone to irritated scalp or stressed irritated scalp skin.
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Invigorating effect: the persistent feeling of freshness invigorates the scalp, making it receptive to subsequent treatments.
Combined with other active ingredients, in anti-fall treatments, such as Niacin, it creates a combination of warm effect (fully perceived) and cool effect (partially perceived) that can modulate the effects of hair dilation and act as an added stimulus to the follicles for hair regrowth.
Skin Benefits
The presence of Menthol within the anti-cellulite products gives 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, the presence of menthol generates a feeling of freshness and immediate well-being on skin that is reddened or burned by sun, salt, wind, and salt.
