Peppermint Essential Oil

Peppermint Essential Oil has a bright, crisp and refreshing mint aroma. Naturally rich in menthol, it is a popular choice for creating cool, clean fragrance blends in diffusers, home-fragrance products and shower steamers.

Botanical name: Mentha piperita

Common name: Mint

Plant part: Herb

Extraction method: Steam distilled

Aroma: Fresh, very minty, hot, herbaceous

Blends well with: Basil, benzoin, black pepper, cypress, eucalyptus, geranium, grapefruit, juniper, lavender, lemon, marjoram, niaouli, pine, rosemary, tea tree

Its clean, cooling scent is a popular choice for fresh, mint-forward fragrance blends. Ensure proper dilution as peppermint can cause sensitisation to some people, if not diluted correctly.

General information

Common uses for essential oils

• Cosmetics (soaps, balms, creams, lotions etc.)
• Aromatherapy (diffuser, vaporiser, burner, potpourri etc.)
• Household (laundry, housecleaning and room refreshing)

Avoid using essential oils during pregnancy unless you are under the supervision of a qualified practitioner.

As with all essential oils, never use them undiluted on mucus membranes and if applying an essential oil to your skin always perform a patch test (1% ratio) for topical use

Essential oils are perfect for diffusing.

Keep away from children.