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Irritant and allergic contact dermatitis have both been reported.
Menthol, the chief constituent of Oil of Peppermint (Mentha piperita), is irritant in high concentration especially if evaporation from the skin is prevented.
Perfumes and colognes containing menthol and/or Oil of Peppermint can produce dermatitis in some individuals.
Dermatitis has been reported in workers in candy factories whilst adding peppermint to lollies. Essential oils from these plants are noted in many reviews of cosmetic dermatitis as allergenic.
Contact dermatitis is the name for any skin inflammation that occurs when the skin's surface comes in contact with a substance originating outside the body.Allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) results when repeated exposure to an allergen (an allergy-causing substance) triggers an immune response that inflames the skin. ACD is usually confined to the area of skin that comes in contact with the allergen, typically the hands or face.
The best treatment for contact dermatitis is to identify the allergen or irritating substance and avoid further contact with it.
ref:http://www.myonlinewellness.com/topic/topic100586656
http://dermnetnz.org/dermatitis/plants/mint.html