Peppermint | Essential Oil (10ml) • KambioNature

First cultivated for medical use in eighteenth-century England, peppermint is a very versatile plant that has many different propreties such as anaesthetic, antimicrobial and anti-fungal properties.

Menthol is a multifaced ingredient, with a strong fragrant appeal capable of cooling, soothing and cleaning. A fantastic tool for both household and homeopathic purposes.

Rejuvenates skin
Reduces pimples
Cools skin and scalp
Stimulates blood flow
Controls odors
Regulates sebum
Anti-inflammatory
Astringent
Reduces indigestion & headaches
Relief from itching & muscle pain

Cooling freshener:

Beat summer heat by blending 10 drops of peppermint with 1 cup of water in a misting bottle. Treat yourself to a light spritz for an instant cooling sensation.

Mouthwash:

Peppermint is such an effective breath freshener that it makes its way into a variety of products. Experiment with your own mouthwashes; simply blend 1 or 2 drops of peppermint essential oil with 1 cup of vodka or distilled water. Using roughly 2 teaspoons at a time, swish it about in your mouth and then spit it out.

Face Mask:

In a clean bowl, add 1 teaspoon fuller earth clay. Pour in enough floral water to make a smooth paste. Mix in 1 drop of Peppermint Essential Oil to the paste and mix well. On clean skin, apply a thin layer of this mask. Rinse with lukewarm water and wipe your skin dry with a soft towel once it has dried.

Sunburn:

Sunburns are very painful and irritating. Peppermint helps to relieve itching by cooling the skin and soothing inflammation. Simply combine a cool cup of water with two drops of peppermint oil and dab the affected region with a cotton ball.

Relaxation:

To relax and rejuvenate your skin, add 4-6 drops of Juicy Chemistry Peppermint Essential Oil to your bath water and let it soak for 20-30 minutes.

Food cravings:

To get rid of annoying food cravings, add 1 or 2 drops of peppermint essential oil to an aromatherapy inhaler or jewelry and take a few deep breathes. Use the number of drops recommended by the diffuser’s manufacturer when adding peppermint to a diffuser.

Do not use during the first 3 months of pregnancy.
Possible skin irritation; always use diluted on the skin.
Keep away from children.
Avoid contact with the eyes.
Some natural compounds contained in this essential oil may present a risk of allergy for sensitive individuals when the essential oil is incorporated into a cosmetic composition: geraniol, citronnellol, limonene, eugenol, linalool, citral (geranial and neral).
As a general guideline, make a test application of your preparation, in the fold of the elbow, at least 48 hours before using it.

WARNING: These properties, indications and methods of use are taken from reference books or websites in aromatherapy. This informations are given for informative purposes, they do not represent any medical advice, or involve our responsibility. For any use in a therapeutic purpose, consult a doctor.