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Essentially Natural Peppermint Pure Essential Oil

Essentially Natural Peppermint Pure Essential Oil

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INCI: Mentha piperita oil

Essentially Natural Peppermint Pure Essential Oil is a 100% pure essential oil distilled from Mentha piperita. It has a strong, crisp mint aroma that feels clean and energising, making it a popular choice for soaps, room sprays, diffusers, and fresh-feel body products. This oil is potent and should always be used with care and proper dilution.

This product is certified: Vegan and Beauty Without Cruelty.

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  • Botanical Name: Mentha piperita
  • INCI Name: Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil
  • Aroma Profile: Strong mint, fresh, clean
  • Country Of Origin: India
  • Size Options: 10ml, 20ml, 30ml (with pipette top), 50ml, 100ml, 200ml, 500ml or 1L
  • Diffuser blends and room sprays to freshen air and create an invigorating atmosphere
  • Soaps, body washes, and shampoos for a clean, cooling scent profile
  • Skincare blends for oily-feel skin where a fresh, cleansing aroma is desired
  • Cooling-style body oils and after-activity rub blends when properly diluted
  • Household cleaning blends for a bright, minty freshness

    This product is suitable for:

  • Aromatherapy users who enjoy crisp, minty scents for focus and freshness
  • Makers creating soaps, cleansers, shampoos, and deodorising room sprays
  • DIY formulators building mint-forward blends for body and home use
  • This product is not:

  • For ingestion or internal use
  • For undiluted application to skin
  • Ideal for very sensitive skin without careful dilution and patch testing
  • As a Diffuser Oil: Add a small number of drops to a diffuser in a well-ventilated space.
  • As a Room Spray Scent: Add to a suitable spray base designed for essential oils and mix thoroughly.
  • As a Topical Blend: Dilute in a carrier oil or finished cosmetic base before applying to skin.
  • As a Haircare Scent: Use at low levels in shampoos and scalp products with appropriate formulation and solubilisation.
  • Processing Tip: Add essential oils during cool-down for emulsions, and use an appropriate solubiliser when adding to water-based products.
  • For external use only; Do not ingest or take internally
  • Always dilute before skin application
  • Patch test before first use and discontinue if irritation occurs
  • Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes, if contact occurs rinse thoroughly with water
  • Keep out of reach of children and animals
  • Store tightly closed away from sunlight and heat
  • If pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a healthcare professional before use

Q: Can I apply peppermint essential oil directly to my skin?
A: No, it should always be properly diluted in a carrier oil or formulation base before topical use.

Q: Can I use peppermint oil in a diffuser?
A: Yes, it is commonly used in diffusers for a fresh, energising scent, diffuse in a well-ventilated space.

Q: Why does peppermint feel cooling?
A: Peppermint contains naturally occurring aromatic components that create a cooling sensation on the skin, which is why it is popular in fresh-feel body products.

Q: Can I use it in soaps and shampoos?
A: Yes, it is widely used for scenting soaps and hair products, keep levels appropriate and formulated for rinse-off use.

Q: Is it suitable for oily skin routines?
A: Many people use peppermint in oily-feel skincare blends for a fresh, cleansing aroma, but it can be sensitising for some, so dilution and patch testing are important.

About Essential Oils In General

Essential oils are highly concentrated plant essences. The ingestion of essential oils is not recommended without prior advice from your health care practitioner. Dilute in a carrier or base when necessary. Read our quick guide: Essential Oils

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