Essential oil, peppermint

Peppermint essential oil is added to cosmetics for its fresh minty scent and cooling sensation it leaves on the skin. It is obtained by steam distillation of the plant Mentha piperita L. and is supplied as a pure essential oil, vegan. In a formulation, it serves as both a fragrance and active ingredient. It is suitable for facial, body and hair care, as well as for diffusers and aromatherapy , where its distinctive, invigorating scent is used. It is dosed in small amounts according to IFRA limits. What it is suitable for Cooling and refreshing sensation – according to the manufacturer, the oil acts cooling and refreshing when applied to the skin. It is therefore used in body lotions, foot creams, after-sun products and scalp products. Scalp refreshment – in shampoos, conditioners and scalp treatments, it supports, according to manufacturer data, the feeling of a refreshed and cleansed scalp. Invigorating scent – the fresh minty aroma is associated in aromatherapy with a sense of energy. In cosmetics, it gives the product a distinctive, easily recognisable scent even at low dosages. Antimicrobial properties – the manufacturer lists these in their documentation as one of the oil's properties. In a cosmetic product, treat them as supporting the feeling of clean skin, not as a substitute for a preservation system. Use in formulation The oil is soluble in oils and alcohol and does not dissolve in water. It is therefore incorporated into the oil phase of an emulsion, into anhydrous products (body oils, balms, massage blends) and into alcohol-based preparations. In purely aqueous