# Rohto Mentholatum skincare

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/rohto-mentholatum

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

[en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rohto_Pharmaceutical) [mentholatum.com.au](https://mentholatum.com.au/about-us/)

Rohto Mentholatum is cherished for gentle [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/serum) 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](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/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](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg17d0448392).

### Rohto Mentholatum [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/serum) and treatments

#### Serums and treatments

- [Melano CC Vitamin C Essence](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/p/rohto-mentholatum/melano-cc-vitamin-c-essence/for/acne-prone-skin) — High fit — [SAR 71.06 at Amazon](https://www.amazon.sa/dp/B099K4ZGC2?tag=lovisa02-21&linkCode=osi&th=1&psc=1)

## Questions and answers

### Is Rohto Mentholatum worth it?

Rohto Mentholatum is worth considering since Lovi rates the brand routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every Rohto Mentholatum product on this page also lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### What are Rohto Mentholatum's best products?

Melano CC [Vitamin C](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/vitamin-c) Essence is the standout product for acne-prone, oily, and mature skin, where Lovi rates its fit as High. The Rohto Mentholatum products on this page help improve dark spots and uneven skin tone while remaining fragrance-free.

[Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/)

### Does Rohto Mentholatum cause breakouts?

Rohto Mentholatum is unlikely to cause breakouts, as Lovi rates acne-prone skin High for the Melano CC Vitamin C Essence and Superior for the brand-focused routine.

### 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](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/vitamin-e) derivatives as key ingredients that help brighten and protect the skin. Every product from the Rohto Mentholatum selection on this page also lists no fragrance.

[Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/) [Urologia Internationalis, 2019](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30991399/)

### How do I build a Rohto Mentholatum skincare routine?

To build a Rohto Mentholatum routine, apply the Melano CC Vitamin C Essence [serum](https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/ingredients/serum) to help smooth and brighten the skin. Lovi rates the brand-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

[Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/)

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

Rohto Mentholatum products on this page are available at stores in Saudi Arabia. Prices range from SAR 71.06 to SAR 71.06, with most priced at SAR 71.06.

### What are good alternatives to Rohto Mentholatum?

CeraVe is a good alternative to Rohto Mentholatum, as both offer top-tier routines for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

### Rohto Mentholatum vs CeraVe: which is better?

Rohto Mentholatum routines rate Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, matching or exceeding CeraVe across these types.

### 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.

[en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rohto_Pharmaceutical) [mentholatum.com.au](https://mentholatum.com.au/about-us/)

### Is Rohto Mentholatum cruelty-free?

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

## 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31975502/) Ascorbic acid active vitamin c · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020
- [Vitamin C mesotherapy versus topical application for gingival hyperpigmentation: a clinical and histopathological study](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33966113/) 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32052907/) 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30991399/) 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33529350/) Vitamin c tetraisopalmitate · Photochemistry and Photobiology, 2021
- [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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30924254/) 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28385617/) 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41309687/) 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38525606/) 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34471722/) 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](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42108609/) Dipotassium glycyrrhizate · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2026

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its 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. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind these ratings: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

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