Peppermint essential oil Germany

Peppermint essential oil is wonderfully restorative and refreshing. This is a natural repellent. Relieves lethargy, fatigue and tension.

Mint was known in Ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome. According to legend, mint was named after the goddess Menta, with whom Pluto was in love. A jealous wife killed her rival, and Pluto turned her into a plant.

Peppermint is one of the most common essential oils due to its affordable price and wonderful properties. A wonderful component for a home first aid kit.

Features of mint essential oil

INCI: Mentha piperita Essential Oil Appearance: oily liquid, from light to yellow, with a bright characteristic mint odor. The aroma is sharp, refreshing, cold Country of origin: Germany Solubility: insoluble in water Preparation method: distillation Active ingredients: menthone (ketones), menthyl acetate (ester), jasmone, carvone, menthol (alcohol), limonene, carvacrol (phenol), phellandrene (terpenes).

Different types of mint grow in Europe, the USA and Japan. It is believed that one of the best quality mint essential oils is produced in the country of Foggy Albion.

This is explained by climatic conditions and high humidity, which this plant loves so much. In England, the cultivation of mint for further sale has been known since the mid-18th century.

Peppermint is a combination of two other plant species: mint aqutica (water mint) and mint spicata (spearmint).

The main component of peppermint essential oil is menthol. Its concentration ranges from 45% to 70% and depends on the plant variety.

Peppermint essential oil has the following effects:

antiseptic; analgesic, anesthetic; diaphoretic and expectorant; antipyretic; relieves toothache; facilitates the course of nervous disorders; stimulates brain activity; repels insects and parasites.

The main properties of mint essential oil:

perfectly relieves stress, refreshes and removes from a depressive state; anti-inflammatory, relieves redness, relieves pain from injuries and bruises; regenerating, helps in the healing of scars; eliminates peeling, treats acne, fungi, is used for psoriasis, skin ulcers, dermatitis; strengthens hair, eliminating brittleness and dandruff; has a general strengthening effect on the immune system, relieves colds and sore throats; helps with insomnia, stress, apathy, fear, anxiety, irritability, depression; removes unpleasant strong odor; evens out skin tone, smoothes, refreshes and mattifies it.

When used at home, mint essential oil exhibits its properties in a variety of ways:

relieves colds, removes mucus, stimulates sweating, reduces temperature; used to treat bronchitis, asthma, pneumonia, tuberculosis; used as a mild anesthetic to relieve stomach pain; helps well with vomiting, poisoning, diarrhea, flatulence; removes bad odor from the mouth; helps cope with motion sickness and nausea, fainting; relieves headaches, toothaches, muscle pain, migraines; deodorizes well.

Application for body

Relieves muscle pain during massage; Baths with mint are great for eliminating tired legs and refreshing; Reduces high fever during colds, eliminates vomiting and dizziness.

Application for face

Narrows capillaries, vascular networks; Relieves skin itching, treats dermatitis; Reduces inflammation; Fights acne; Improves the condition of oily skin and hair; Refreshes tired skin, removes signs of fatigue, improves color; Smoothes out fine wrinkles; Used for sunburn; Relieves skin irritation after shaving, hair removal; Targeted treatment of herpes; Refreshes the oral cavity, an almost unchanged component of many tooth powders and pastes.

Application for hair

Makes you obedient; Stimulates blood circulation, due to which hair follicles are strengthened and hair grows actively; Cleanses oily hair well; Returns natural shine to weakened hair; Strengthens brittle hair.

In soap making, mint essential oil is one of the most popular in the summer season. “Male” versions of shaving soap are often brewed with it. Soap with mint is perfectly refreshing in the summer and keeps the body feeling cool and fresh for a long time.

The input percentage usually ranges from 1% to 3%.

Peppermint essential oil is combined with oils such as: lavender, tangerine, pine, cypress, cedar, rosemary.

Input percentage:

0.5% - 2% in cosmetics; up to 3% in medicinal.

Dosage in drops (approximate):

2-3k/15ml massage oil; 3-5k for a bath (we use an emulsifier); 3-5k for aroma lamp; up to 5k/500ml water for compresses; 5-6k/10ml rubbing oil; 1k/50ml of water for rinsing the mouth; up to 5k/10g of cosmetic product for enrichment.

Features: Peppermint essential oil is not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Cannot be used for children's products. It is believed that it is not advisable to use mint essential oil before going to bed. Although if, on the contrary, you want to drive away sleep and wake up, feel free to use mint.

Storage: in a dark glass container, in a dry and cool place.