Peppermint Essential Oil

Description: Peppermint Essential Oil is a steam-distilled essential oil (INCI: Mentha Piperita Oil) from the leaves of the peppermint plant. It has a fresh, sharp, minty aroma and a cooling feel on the skin from its natural menthol. It is a favourite in foot care, hair and scalp products, soaps, lip balms and fresh, uplifting blends, and it pairs well with rosemary, eucalyptus, lavender, spearmint and citrus oils. Always dilute before use on skin. Available in 100ml, 200ml and 500ml, with 1L to 20L on our Peppermint Essential Oil Wholesale page.

Why It’s Special:

• Cooling Feel: Natural menthol gives a fresh, tingling sensation in foot creams, scalp products and lip balms.
• Strong at Low Levels: A small amount goes a long way.
• Blends Well: Pairs with rosemary, eucalyptus, lavender, spearmint and citrus oils.

How to Enjoy Peppermint Essential Oil: For a foot cream or balm, add 10 to 20 drops to 100g of unscented cream or balm. For a shampoo or scalp oil, add 10 to 20 drops to 100ml of Shampoo Base or a carrier oil such as Jojoba Oil. In a diffuser, 2 to 4 drops give a fresh, clean aroma. Can I put peppermint oil straight on my skin? No. Always dilute it first, as undiluted peppermint oil can irritate skin. Keep blends away from the eye area and wash your hands after applying. Suitable for most skin types when properly diluted; patch test first.

Creative Inspirations:

• Cooling Foot Balms: Use at 0.5 to 1% in a coconut oil based balm, which sets firm when cool.
• Fresh Scalp Blends: Pair with Rosemary Essential Oil in a carrier oil or shampoo for a refreshing scalp product.
• Minty Lip Balms: Add up to 0.5%, about 10 drops per 100g, for a cool, tingly balm.

Key Insights:

• Ingredients: Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil
• INCI Name: Mentha Piperita Oil
• Extraction: Steam-distilled from the leaves of the peppermint plant. Key component: menthol.
• Optimal Use: Face products (leave-on) up to 0.5%, body and foot products (leave-on) 0.5 to 1%, lip balms up to 0.5%, shampoos, soaps and washes (rinse-off) 0.5 to 2%, diffuser 2 to 4 drops. As a guide, 1% is about 20 drops in 100ml of carrier oil.
• Texture: A light, fluid oil that blends easily with carrier oils.
• Fragrance: Fresh, sharp and minty.
• Shelf Life: At least 12 months when stored as directed.
• Allergens: Allergen information available on request.

Additional Information:

• Storage: Keep tightly closed in a cool, dark place, away from heat and flame. Store out of reach of children.
• Documentation: COA, SDS and allergen information available on request.
• Ethical Commitment: Cruelty-free. Not tested on animals.

Making It Work: Peppermint is strong, so the carrier does most of the work. Jojoba oil is light and very stable, a good all-round choice for scalp oils, roll-ons and body blends. Fractionated coconut (MCT) oil is odourless and fully liquid, so the fresh mint aroma comes through clearly. Sweet almond oil gives good glide for foot and leg massage blends, and coconut oil sets firm when cool, which suits foot balms and lip balms. Keep peppermint at about 1% or less in leave-on skin products: in practice that is about 6 drops in a 30ml bottle of carrier oil, or 2 drops in a 10ml roll-on. How much should I add to a lip balm? Up to 0.5%, which is about 10 drops per 100g. More can sting. Need larger quantities? 1L to 20L sizes are on our wholesale page.

Responsibility Reminder: Do not use on or near the face of babies and young children, and keep out of reach of children. Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding unless advised by a health professional. Keep away from eyes. Suitable for most skin types when properly diluted; patch test first.

Disclaimer: Essential oils are concentrated. Dilute before use, avoid contact with eyes and do not take internally. This product is a cosmetic ingredient and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please consult a healthcare professional for advice on specific concerns.