INCI Name
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil
Botanical Name
Mentha piperita
Peppermint essential oil is a steam-distilled oil from the leaves of Mentha piperita. Rich in menthol and menthone, it delivers a cooling, refreshing sensation and invigorating aroma. Widely used in creams, balms, scrubs, and hair care, it provides clarifying and refreshing support in formulations.
Fragrance, cooling agent, skin-conditioning, astringent
Product Type(s):
Typical Usage Range:
0.1–1% in facial care; up to 3% in body care; always dilute
Provides a fresh, cooling sensation; traditionally valued for invigorating and clarifying properties in topical preparations
Primary Components:
Menthol, menthone, menthyl acetate, cineole, limonene
Avoid on infants and young children; may cause sensitization; dilute properly; avoid use near eyes or mucous membranes
Preferred Extraction Method:
Steam-distilled
Prefer steam-distilled, organic oil; check menthol content; origin often India or USA
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Peppermint Essential Oil
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