Description
Aroma
Sharp and cool, with a sweet green mint undertone.
Ways to use
- Diffuse a few drops in a home office, craft room or kitchen.
- Mix into a DIY room spray for entryways, closets and mudrooms.
- Scent candles, wax melts or melt-and-pour soap with a clean mint note.
- For a foot or massage oil, use a low dilution in a carrier oil and keep hands away from the eyes afterward.
Details
- Size: 15 ml (0.5 fl oz)
- Botanical name: Mentha piperita
- Plant part: leaves
- Extraction: steam distillation
- Origin of the oil: India
- Bottled in Cochin, Kerala, India
- Shelf life: 3 years
- Purity: 100% pure essential oil, confirmed by our supplier's GC/MS analysis (certificate of analysis)
Note: Keep away from the faces of infants and young children. This essential oil is not a food flavoring; for baking, see our flavoring extracts.
Questions
How many drops of peppermint oil should I use in a diffuser?
Peppermint is strong; 2 or 3 drops in a 100 ml diffuser is usually enough.
Can I use peppermint essential oil in baking or drinks?
No. This oil is not a food flavoring. For baking, choose a flavoring extract made for food.
How much should I dilute peppermint oil?
Keep skin blends light, around 3 to 6 drops per 1 fl oz (30 ml) of carrier oil, and avoid the face. Patch-test before wider use.
How long does peppermint oil last?
Shelf life is 3 years when the bottle is kept tightly closed in a cool, dim spot.
Safety
- For aromatic and external use only. Do not swallow.
- Dilute in a carrier oil before it touches skin, and patch-test first. Stop using if redness, itching or discomfort appears.
- Keep away from eyes, children and pets.
- Not intended for pest control, disinfection or fungicidal use.
- Ask a doctor before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition, or take medication.
Essential oils are not a substitute for medical care and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. How to use essential oils safely.
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