Mint Essential Oil
Revitalise your senses with our Mint Essential Oil, distilled from fresh peppermint leaves. Bursting with menthol, this oil offers a crisp, cooling aroma that instantly uplifts and energises. In aromatherapy, peppermint oil refreshes the mind, relieves fatigue and may help ease nausea or headaches.
Applied topically in a carrier oil, it delivers multiple benefits: its antibacterial and anti‑inflammatory properties help clarify skin prone to breakouts, while its cooling sensation soothes itching, redness and irritation.
For hair care, a diluted scalp massage with peppermint oil can reduce dryness, calm itchiness and potentially support healthy hair growth by increasing circulation.
Whether you’re creating a stimulating diffuser blend, refreshing a tired scalp or adding a minty boost to your skincare, this versatile oil brings natural vitality to your routine.
- Steam‑distilled mint essential oil.
Benefits for Hair:
- Hair & scalp support: improves circulation to hair follicles, soothes dry or itchy scalp and may support hair growth.
How to Use:
- Mix 2–3 drops into a tablespoon of carrier oil and massage into scalp.
- Leave for 15–20 minutes, then wash thoroughly.
Benefits for Skin:
- Skin clarifying: antibacterial and anti‑inflammatory properties help reduce acne‑causing bacteria and calm irritated skin.
- Anti‑itch & cooling: menthol relieves itching and provides a refreshing sensation.
- Mild sun protection: offers a low SPF (~7) but should supplement, not replace, sunscreen.
How to Use:
- Dilute 1–2 drops in 1 teaspoon of carrier oil (such as jojoba) and apply to affected areas.
- May be added to face masks or cleansers.
Benefits for Armatherapy:
- Aromatherapy uplift: energises the mind, relieves fatigue and may alleviate nausea or headaches.
How to Use:
- Add 2–3 drops to a diffuser to invigorate your space or inhale from a tissue to ease nausea.
- Mint oil is highly concentrated and must be diluted before skin or scalp application.
- Do not apply to the face of infants or young children as menthol can cause breathing issues.
- Possible side effects include rash, burning or allergic reactions; discontinue use if irritation occurs.
- Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Do not ingest undiluted essential oil.
- If pregnant, nursing or under medical care, consult a doctor before use.