Technical data
- Product Name: Peppermint
- Latin name: Mentha piperata
- Extraction: Steam distillation
- Origin:
- Parts used:
- Origin of parts:
- CAS: 8006-90-4
Features
- Scent: Sharp, crisp and intensely cool, with a sweet green-herbal heart and a clean, slightly grassy finish
- Scent type: Greens and herbs
- Note: Top
- Color: Pale yellow to almost colourless
- Viscosity: Thin, free-flowing
Blends with
Clear Desk
Purpose
- A diffuser blend to support focused, productive work sessions.
- Recipe
3 drops Peppermint, 2 drops Rosemary, 2 drops Lemon in an ultrasonic diffuser.
Breeze on Skin
Purpose
- A cooling body oil for warm days and tired shoulders.
- Recipe
2% dilution: 12 drops Peppermint + 6 drops Lavender in 30 ml jojoba oil.
Dillution guideline
- Use at 1-2% dilution for general body application; up to 0.5% for facial use.
- Patch test
Apply a small diluted amount to the inner forearm and wait 24 hours before broader use.
- Children
Avoid on children under 6 years; use cautiously and well-diluted (max 0.5%) for ages 6+.
- Pregnancy
Avoid during pregnancy and while nursing unless advised by a qualified aromatherapist.
- Pets
Not safe around cats; use cautiously and in well-ventilated areas if dogs are present.
- Photosensitivity
Not typically associated with photosensitivity.
- Ingestion
Do not ingest unless under qualified professional guidance.
- Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and heat.
