Cool, strong and brilliantly minty. Peppermint is steam distilled from the leaves of Mentha piperita grown in India. Its clean, penetrating aroma is invigorating and refreshing, and it gives a cooling sensation when diluted and used on the skin.
At a glance
- Botanical name: Mentha piperita
- Origin: India
- Extraction: steam distilled
- Aroma: minty, strong, penetrating, clean
Ways to use it
- Diffuser: 2–3 drops with lemon or rosemary for a fresh, focused workspace.
- Massage: a few drops in a carrier oil give a cooling foot or shoulder rub.
- Blends well with: lemon, rosemary, eucalyptus, lavender and sweet orange.
External use only. Always dilute before applying to skin and patch-test first. Keep away from children and eyes. Keep away from the faces of young children.
