Peppermint Mentha Piperita Essential Oil, 10 ml

Peppermint essential oil has a characteristic, fresh mint scent with a cooling effect.

Due to its pronounced analgesic and cooling effects, it is a very popular ingredient in toothpastes, gels or mouthwashes. You will also use it in hair care preparations (it also helps reduce dandruff and lice) and it is also excellent especially for oily skin.

Peppermint oil was obtained by steam distillation of the leaves and flowering tops of the Mentha x Piperita L. Mitcham type plant. Fam. Labiatae.

Biochemical specification:
50% Menthol
15-25% Menthone
5-10% Menthyl Acetate
1-5% Isomenthone
<1% Cineole
<1% Limonene
<1% Pulegone
<1% Menthofuran
<1% Isopulegol

All supplied raw materials are of cosmetic grade, unsuitable for internal use. Use appropriate protective equipment when handling.

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WHAT ARE ESSENTIAL OILS?

Essential oils, also called ethereal oils, are natural aromatic substances that come from different parts of plants – stems, roots, seeds, flowers, leaves, etc. They give plants their characteristic fragrance and, in addition, they also have healing and protective effects. They have a very positive effect on symptoms on the physical, emotional and mental level. 

Their chemical composition is rather complex. Essential oils are obtained from plants most often by distillation, extraction or pressing. Essential oils are highly concentrated and are used directly on the skin only after dilution with carrier vegetable oils (almond, apricot kernel, jojoba, etc.). The only exception is tea tree essential oil and lavender, which you can apply directly.

Use essential oils for inhalation or in your cosmetic products; we do not recommend consumption of any essential oils of any brands.

Essential oils are fat-soluble, therefore if you want to use them in products without oils and butters, use a solvent /solubilizer/.

HOW WILL I USE ESSENTIAL OIL?

Production of cosmetics and soaps – the required amount of essential oil depends on the specific formula and the quantity produced.
Inhalation, steaming – drip a few drops of essential oil into an aroma lamp, diffuser, or into a container with hot water.
Bath – mix the drops of oil in a base oil /coconut, olive.../, in 1 dcl of milk or in a teaspoon of honey, pour this mixture into the bathtub. Essential oils alone are insoluble in water, the drops would float on the surface.
Massage – add a few drops of essential oil to a cold-pressed vegetable oil (approx. 50 ml) and mix well. Enjoy a pleasant massage.
Sauna – you can choose from conifers, rosemary, eucalyptus, sage, mint or citrus fragrances. The number of drops depends on the size of the sauna and your taste.

Essential oils are also commonly used in skin care, local compresses, hair masks, oral hygiene care...