Description: Menthol Crystals are an isolate component of Pure Peppermint Oil. The Crystals are clear White which are solid at room temperature and have a very pungent Minty Fresh odour which will take your breath away. Menthol Crystals are renowned for their 'cooling effect' in skincare products.
Menthol crystals are a natural organic compound derived from peppermint oil or other mint oils. They are solid, colorless crystals with a distinctive minty aroma and a cooling sensation when applied to the skin or mucous membranes. Menthol crystals have a wide range of applications, most notably in the pharmaceutical and personal care industries. They are used in various products like throat lozenges, cough drops, and topical analgesic creams and ointments due to their soothing and numbing properties. Additionally, they find use in the food and beverage industry for flavoring and in cosmetics for their refreshing and cooling effects. Menthol crystals' versatility and sensory appeal make them a valuable ingredient in numerous consumer products.
Thymol crystals are a derivative of thyme plant, which is also knows as thymus vulgaris. The consistency of Thymol in thyme plant is around 40 % which is later used as oil and crystals to manufacture several types of pharmaceutical preparations at predefined percentage.
Natural menthol crystals (dl-menthol) are produced through mint essential oil (mentha arvensis) extraction, the oil is quick frozen and the menthol crystallizes out. The crystals are crystalline in form, more oblong, similar to rock crystals. They are clear to white with a cool minty fresh odor. Soluble in alcohol and oils. Melting Point: 42-44�°C (107â??111�°F). Phthalate-free. Purity 99.7%. USP grade.
Menthol Crystals are colorless prismatic crystals derived from steam distilled peppermint oil. They give a fresh, cool and tingling sensation to lotions, creams, ointments and balms. Menthol crystals dissolve in oil and alcohol bases only. These can be used in shower steamers, foot soak, scrubs and balms.
Used in cosmetics containing peppermint to boost its cooling and freshening effects. A little goes a long way!