Rohto Mentholatum skincare

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Rohto Mentholatum is an American skincare brand founded in 1889 and owned by Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. since 1988.

Rohto Mentholatum is cherished for gentle serums and carefully balanced formulas. Its products suit dry, oily, and sensitive skin types best. For acne-prone skin, the standout product is the Melano CC Vitamin C Essence. These thoughtful offerings nurture the complexion with dependable, daily care.

This page covers some of the most popular Rohto Mentholatum products; for the whole Rohto Mentholatum range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.

Rohto Mentholatum serums and treatments

Melano CC Vitamin C Essence $17.99

Questions and answers

Is Rohto Mentholatum worth it?

Rohto Mentholatum is worth considering because Lovi rates its routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. The Rohto Mentholatum products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients.

What are Rohto Mentholatum's best products?

Melano CC Vitamin C Essence is among the best products from Rohto Mentholatum, as Lovi rates it High for acne-prone skin, oily acne-prone skin, and mature skin.

Does Rohto Mentholatum cause breakouts?

Rohto Mentholatum is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the Melano CC Vitamin C Essence is rated High for acne-prone skin. Topical vitamin C helps keep pores clear and calm.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020

Is Rohto Mentholatum fragrance-free?

Yes, every one of the Rohto Mentholatum products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are the key ingredients in Rohto Mentholatum products?

Rohto Mentholatum products feature active vitamin C and vitamin E derivatives that help brighten skin and calm inflammation. Lovi rates the routine using these products Superior for acne-prone, oily, sensitive, and combination skin.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020 Urologia Internationalis, 2019

How do I build a Rohto Mentholatum skincare routine?

To build a Rohto Mentholatum routine from this page, you can use the Melano CC Vitamin C Essence as a serum. Lovi rates Rohto Mentholatum-focused routines as Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

Where can I buy Rohto Mentholatum, and how much does it cost?

You can buy the Rohto Mentholatum products on this page on Amazon US. The prices on the page range from $17.99 to $17.99, with most falling between those amounts.

What are good alternatives to Rohto Mentholatum?

Good alternatives to Rohto Mentholatum that have pages on Lovi include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica.

Rohto Mentholatum vs CeraVe: which is better?

Rohto Mentholatum and CeraVe both rate Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Lovi rates the Rohto Mentholatum-focused routine slightly higher for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

Who owns Rohto Mentholatum, and where is it from?

Rohto Mentholatum is an American brand founded in 1889, owned by Rohto Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. since 1988.

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Is Rohto Mentholatum cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Rohto Mentholatum as cruelty-free.

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Research behind Rohto Mentholatum's key ingredients

Anti-aging and brightening effects of a topical treatment containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and raspberry leaf cell culture extract: A split-face, randomized controlled trial
Ascorbic acid active vitamin c · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
Vitamin C mesotherapy versus topical application for gingival hyperpigmentation: a clinical and histopathological study
Ascorbic acid active vitamin c · Clinical Oral Investigations, 2021
Effect of a topical antioxidant serum containing vitamin C, vitamin E, and ferulic acid after Q-switched 1064-nm Nd:YAG laser for treatment of environment-induced skin pigmentation
Ascorbic acid active vitamin c · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
Stable Ozonides with Vitamin E Acetate versus Corticosteroid in the Treatment of Lichen Sclerosus in Foreskin: Evaluation of Effects on Inflammation
Tocopheryl acetate vitamin e derivative · Urologia Internationalis, 2019
Sunscreens and Cosmetic Formulations Containing Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate and Rice Peptides for the Improvement of Skin Photoaging: A Double-blind, Randomized Placebo-controlled Clinical Study
Vitamin c tetraisopalmitate · Photochemistry and Photobiology, 2021

6 more studies

Clinical evidence of the efficacy and safety of a new 3-in-1 anti-aging topical night serum-in-oil containing melatonin, bakuchiol, and ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate: 103 females treated from 28 to 84 days
Vitamin c tetraisopalmitate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
Antioxidant-based topical formulations influence on the inflammatory response of Japanese skin: A clinical study using non-invasive techniques
Vitamin c tetraisopalmitate · European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 2017
Nanostructured Lipid Carrier Based Gel Containing α-Tocopherol and α-Tocopheryl Acetate for Synergistic Cutaneous Antiaging Efficacy
Tocopheryl acetate vitamin e derivative · Scientific Reports, 2025
Prospective randomized double-blind comparative study of topical acetyl zingerone with tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate versus tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate alone on facial photoaging
Vitamin c tetraisopalmitate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Safety assessment on comedogenicity of dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate in Asian subjects: A double-blind randomized controlled trial
Tocopheryl acetate vitamin e derivative · Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021
Efficacy of a Topical Formulation on Skin Hydration and Barrier Function in Individuals With Xerosis: A 28-Day Randomized, Split-Leg, Untreated-Controlled Trial
Dipotassium glycyrrhizate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026

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Behind these ratings

Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

Nadia Kapleva, MS

Co-founder, Medical Director

Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
Alexey Shagraev, PhD

Co-founder, CEO and CTO

PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

Medical Board

Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
Aishani Shah, MD

Medical Board

Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
Asya Zubkova, MS

Medical Board

Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
Hanna Kurets, MD

Medical Board, Medical Advisor

Dermatology MD
Elina Nazarenko, MD

Medical Board

Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
Victoria Derkova, MS

Medical Board

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