Peppermint Essential Oil 1 L

Peppermint Essential Oil, 1 L

Peppermint, Mentha piperita, is a natural hybrid of water mint and spearmint and one of the most widely grown essential oil crops. The oil is steam distilled from the aerial parts, usually at flowering. The product card lists the INCI name Peppermint essentia Oil, India as the country of production and a 1 L container.

Composition

Menthol, typically a third to a half of the oil, and menthone are the main constituents, with menthyl acetate, 1,8-cineole, isomenthone and limonene also present. Menthol is responsible for the cooling sensation on skin.

Scent and sensation

Bright, fresh and sweetly minty. On skin the oil produces a distinct cooling effect that becomes stronger as the concentration rises.

Applications

Scalp and hair care

Shampoos, scalp tonics and masks with a refreshing feel.

Foot and body care

Cooling gels, foot creams and post-workout body products with a fresh scent.

Oral care

Toothpastes and mouthwashes are traditionally mint flavoured; for these uses you need documents confirming the material is suitable.

Usage guidance

Leave-on body products usually take 0.5 to 1 % of peppermint oil, and rinse-off products up to 2 %. In facial products keep it to no more than 0.5 % and away from the eyes, and do not use it in products intended for young children. Add it below 40 °C, with a solubiliser in water-based systems.

Compatibility

Lavender, rosemary, eucalyptus, lemon and grapefruit pair well with peppermint. Menthol can partly crystallise in the cold, so let the container reach room temperature before dispensing.

Product data

The oil is distilled from the aerial parts of Mentha piperita and listed under the INCI name Peppermint essentia Oil. India is the country of production, and the container holds 1 L.

Example: cooling after-sport body gel, 1000 g

For 1000 g of gel, thicken 880 g of distilled water and 40 g of glycerin with 15 g of hydroxyethylcellulose, then add 30 g of aloe vera juice concentrate. Premix 7 g of peppermint essential oil and 3 g of lavender essential oil with 15 g of polysorbate 20 and stir them in, finishing with 10 g of preservative.

Disperse the hydroxyethylcellulose in glycerin, add to the water and stir until fully hydrated. Add the aloe concentrate. Premix the essential oils with polysorbate 20 and stir them in, then add the preservative and adjust the pH to about 5.5. Peppermint level: 0.7 %.

Storage and related categories

Keep in a tightly closed container in a cool, dark place. Emulsifiers and solubilisers are in wholesale emulsifiers, other oils in wholesale essential oils.

FAQ

What is peppermint botanically?

Peppermint, Mentha piperita, is a natural hybrid of water mint and spearmint.

Why should a container of peppermint oil warm up before dispensing?

Some components can partly crystallise in the cold, so let the container reach room temperature first.

How much peppermint oil can go into facial products?

No more than 0.5 %, kept away from the eyes.