Menthol

Menthol is a natural organic compound from mint plants, known for its cooling sensation, aroma, and flavor, used in everything from toothpaste and cough drops to cigarettes, relieving minor pain by stimulating cold receptors (TRPM8). While offering a soothing feeling, it doesn't actually cool skin and can increase irritation, with mentholated cigarettes making nicotine more appealing but potentially increasing addiction risks, with health organizations concerned about its marketing to specific communities and health effects, even as regulatory action has been postponed