Menthol is a substance found in peppermint, among other sources, and is used for its fresh fragrance and cooling sensation.

Does menthol cool the skin?

Menthol primarily affects the sensation of cold. In a study, 12 of 18 participants experienced a cooling sensation for up to 70 minutes after application.

Is menthol harmful to the skin?

Menthol can cause stinging in some people. Stop using it if the skin becomes irritated.

Are mentol and menthol the same?

Yes, menthol is the international spelling. Both spellings are used in Denmark.

Natural menthol (Menthol)

INCI: Menthol

Provides a cooling sensation

Good evidence: randomised trials

Written by ECOOKING Research (R&D) · Updated 20.10.2026

At a glance

Suits: Tired feet and scalp
Helps with: Tired feet, Fresh scalp
Pairs well with: Shea butter, Almond oil
Found in: 3 ECOOKING products

What can natural menthol help with?

Tired feet

Menthol provides a cooling sensation when you use the foot cream.

Fresh scalp

In Multi Shampoo, menthol and eucalyptus contribute to a fresh, cooling sensation on the scalp.

How it works

Menthol activates the skin’s cold receptors, making the skin feel cool and fresh. That is why it is used in foot cream and shampoo, among other products.

We use natural menthol from mint plants. The substance is extracted from mint oil and has a characteristic fresh fragrance.

How to use it

Massage foot cream into clean feet in the evening.
Avoid eyes and mucous membranes.
Wash hands after use.
You can find menthol in overnight foot cream and Multi Shampoo.

Products with natural menthol

Overnight Foot Cream
Overnight foot cream that softens hard skin and moisturises dry feet and crac...
100 ml75 ml

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Multi Shampoo
Shampoo for dry and itchy scalps that cools and soothes, revives and softens ...
250 ml

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€27,95
Sun Balm for the Lips SPF 50
Water-resistant lip balm with SPF 50 that protects against UVA and UVB, cares...
15 ml

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Frequently asked questions

Sources

The sources are two trials with 10^[1] and 18 participants respectively.^[2] They investigated, among other things, skin temperature and the sensation of cooling after applying products containing menthol.