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Pure Mint Wax CO₂
Pure Mint Wax CO₂
Extract with a fresh, creamy, cooling aroma. Perfect for perfumes, balms, skincare, incense, and aromatherapy formulations.
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Pure Mint Wax CO₂
A botanical wax for anhydrous cosmetic and fragrance formulations.
At a Glance
- Product type: Botanical wax
Specifications
- Botanical Name: Mentha x Piperita.
- Family Name: Lamiaceae.
- Common Name: Mint, Peppermint.
- INCI: Mentha x Piperita Wax.
- Extraction method: Supercritical CO₂ (wax fraction).
- Parts Used: Leaves.
- Note: Base. Fixative in perfumery.
- Scent: Bright menthol, fresh-cut mint leaves.
- Appearance: Solid Wax.
- Country of Origin: Bulgaria
Recommended usage levels vary between 2–10% depending on the desired intensity and texture.
- Melting Point: 60–70 °C (140–158 °F).
- Solubility: Soluble in oils, alcohol, and butters; insoluble in water.
Aromatic Profile
Mint Wax CO₂ Extract has a refreshing, crisp, and cooling aroma that is fuller and more rounded than distilled peppermint essential oil.
- Top Notes: Bright menthol, fresh-cut mint leaves
- Heart Notes: Cooling herbal tones, green sweetness, soft mint cream
- Base Notes: Waxy mint balsam, warm chlorophyll, subtle earthy undertones
The result is a creamy, cooling, long-lasting mint aroma that provides a smooth diffusion and elegant evolution over time.
Unlike sharp distilled mint oils, mint CO₂ wax is softer, deeper, and more complex, making it ideal for sophisticated natural perfumery.
It blends exceptionally well with:
- Eucalyptus
- Rosemary
- Lavender
- Copaiba
- Cistus
- Spearmint
- Cocoa absolute
- Vanilla CO₂Woods (cedar, pine, fir, hinoki)
- Spices (cardamom, ginger)
For mint gourmand blends, it pairs beautifully with chocolate and tonka bean.
Composition & Formulation
Formulation Notes
- Melt gently into the oil phase of anhydrous formulations
- Use to add structure and botanical character
- Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place
Applications
- Solid perfumes and compatible aromatic wax or oil bases
- Balms and anhydrous cosmetic preparations where a waxy texture is desired
- Incorporate gradually using controlled heat appropriate to the formula
Safety and Handling
Use only in an appropriately assessed finished formulation; patch test before topical use.
Store in a cool, dark environment to prevent oxidation.
Melts easily in a double boiler; avoid direct flame heating.
Shelf life: 3 years when stored properly.
For external use only.
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