Peppermint Essential Oil
Peppermint Essential Oil
Peppermint Essential Oil (Mentha piperita)
Peppermint Essential Oil (Mentha piperita) is steam distilled from the leaves of the plant, producing a clear to pale yellow liquid with a refreshing, sharp, strongly minty aroma and a deep balsamic-sweet undertone. It's one of the most widely used oils in aromatherapy, valued for its cooling, energising character.
In aromatherapy, Peppermint is popular for supporting mental clarity and concentration, and for its refreshing, uplifting effect during moments of fatigue. It's a favourite in diffusers and vapor blends, especially when an invigorating, wide-awake atmosphere is the goal.
On the skin, well-diluted Peppermint is valued for its cooling sensation, and is a popular addition to massage oils, balms and after-sun blends aimed at tired muscles and overheated skin.
A little care goes a long way: Peppermint Essential Oil is a skin and eye irritant and may cause an allergic skin reaction, so always dilute before topical use and patch test first. Because of its high menthol content, it should not be used near the face of infants or children under approximately 2.5 years of age.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Mentha piperita |
| Plant Part Used | Leaves |
| Extraction Method | Steam Distillation |
| Origin | USA |
| Purity | 100% Pure, Natural, Undiluted |
| Appearance | Clear to Pale Yellow Colored Liquid |
| Refractive Index | 1.455 to 1.467 @ 20°C |
| Specific Gravity | 0.896 to 0.916 @ 20°C |
| Optical Rotation | -30° to -10° |
| Shelf Life | 36 Months |
Uses ▼
Burners and vaporizers
In vapor therapy, Peppermint's sharp, minty aroma helps to sharpen concentration and freshen a room.
Blended massage oil or in the bath
As a blended massage oil or diluted in the bath, Peppermint's cooling character is popular for tired, overworked muscles.
Blended in a cream/base cream
In a cream or lotion, well-diluted Peppermint brings a refreshing, cooling sensation to the skin.
Blends Well With
| Although essential oils blend well with one another, Peppermint oil goes particularly well with other essential oils such as lavender, rosemary, eucalyptus, lemon, tea tree, spearmint, marjoram and pine. |
Usage & Formulation Guide ▼
For soap makers, natural perfumers and cosmetic formulators. These are starting points, not finished formulas — always confirm compliance, stability and safety for your own finished product before use — see the IFRA Usage Guidelines document.
Fine Fragrance & Perfumery Accord
Peppermint adds a sharp, cooling top note — try it at 1-3% of the fragrance concentrate, well within its generous IFRA fine-fragrance benchmark of 59%.
Skincare & Massage Oil Inclusion Rate
For massage oils and balms, Peppermint works well at 0.5-2% of the total formulation given its strong cooling effect, and should be kept out of products intended for infants or young children.
Aromatherapy & Diffuser Blend
For an energising blend, try 2 drops Peppermint with 3 drops Lavender and 2 drops Eucalyptus.
Cold-Process Soap
Peppermint performs well in cold-process soap at 1-2% of total oil weight, adding a bright, cooling scent.
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Peppermint Essential Oil (Mentha piperita)
Peppermint Essential Oil (Mentha piperita) is steam distilled from the leaves of the plant, producing a clear to pale yellow liquid with a refreshing, sharp, strongly minty aroma and a deep balsamic-sweet undertone. It's one of the most widely used oils in aromatherapy, valued for its cooling, energising character.
In aromatherapy, Peppermint is popular for supporting mental clarity and concentration, and for its refreshing, uplifting effect during moments of fatigue. It's a favourite in diffusers and vapor blends, especially when an invigorating, wide-awake atmosphere is the goal.
On the skin, well-diluted Peppermint is valued for its cooling sensation, and is a popular addition to massage oils, balms and after-sun blends aimed at tired muscles and overheated skin.
A little care goes a long way: Peppermint Essential Oil is a skin and eye irritant and may cause an allergic skin reaction, so always dilute before topical use and patch test first. Because of its high menthol content, it should not be used near the face of infants or children under approximately 2.5 years of age.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Mentha piperita |
| Plant Part Used | Leaves |
| Extraction Method | Steam Distillation |
| Origin | USA |
| Purity | 100% Pure, Natural, Undiluted |
| Appearance | Clear to Pale Yellow Colored Liquid |
| Refractive Index | 1.455 to 1.467 @ 20°C |
| Specific Gravity | 0.896 to 0.916 @ 20°C |
| Optical Rotation | -30° to -10° |
| Shelf Life | 36 Months |
Uses ▼
Burners and vaporizers
In vapor therapy, Peppermint's sharp, minty aroma helps to sharpen concentration and freshen a room.
Blended massage oil or in the bath
As a blended massage oil or diluted in the bath, Peppermint's cooling character is popular for tired, overworked muscles.
Blended in a cream/base cream
In a cream or lotion, well-diluted Peppermint brings a refreshing, cooling sensation to the skin.
Blends Well With
| Although essential oils blend well with one another, Peppermint oil goes particularly well with other essential oils such as lavender, rosemary, eucalyptus, lemon, tea tree, spearmint, marjoram and pine. |
Usage & Formulation Guide ▼
For soap makers, natural perfumers and cosmetic formulators. These are starting points, not finished formulas — always confirm compliance, stability and safety for your own finished product before use — see the IFRA Usage Guidelines document.
Fine Fragrance & Perfumery Accord
Peppermint adds a sharp, cooling top note — try it at 1-3% of the fragrance concentrate, well within its generous IFRA fine-fragrance benchmark of 59%.
Skincare & Massage Oil Inclusion Rate
For massage oils and balms, Peppermint works well at 0.5-2% of the total formulation given its strong cooling effect, and should be kept out of products intended for infants or young children.
Aromatherapy & Diffuser Blend
For an energising blend, try 2 drops Peppermint with 3 drops Lavender and 2 drops Eucalyptus.
Cold-Process Soap
Peppermint performs well in cold-process soap at 1-2% of total oil weight, adding a bright, cooling scent.
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Product Documents SPECIFICATIONSSAFETY DATA SHEETIFRA GUIDELINESUSER GUIDE |
