If lavender is the oil of calm, peppermint is the oil of clarity. Sharp, cool, and instantly recognisable, peppermint essential oil is one of the most effective…
Peppermint essential oil is steam-distilled from the leaves and flowering tops of Mentha piperita, a hybrid of watermint and spearmint. Its defining compound is menthol — typically making up 35–55% of the oil — which is responsible for its characteristic cooling sensation and much of its therapeutic activity.
Quality peppermint oil should smell clean, sharp, and intensely minty with a cool, almost icy finish. Avoid oils that smell flat, synthetic, or predominantly sweet — these are likely adulterated or of poor quality.
How to use it
Add a few drops to an ultrasonic diffuser, dilute in a carrier oil for topical use (start low, 1–2%), or blend into your own rollerball and room-spray recipes. Always patch-test first.
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