Peppermint Oil

Peppermint plant has a high menthol content—like that found in the doTERRA Peppermint essential oil—distinguishes the best quality Peppermint oil from other products. Peppermint continues to be one of the best-selling favourites among doTERRA essential oils because of its many benefits and it is always a useful essential oil to have on hand.

Primary Benefits

• Peppermint essential oil can help cleanse the skin with its natural given properties when used with caution and accompanied with a carrier oil of preference.
• It promotes a sense of cooling and soothing effect when applied on the skin during the summer days.
• Invigorating to the senses promoting an uplifted cheery feeling.

Aromatic Description

Minty, fresh, herbaceous

Cautions

Possible skin sensitivity. Keep out of reach of children. If you are pregnant, nursing, or under a doctor’s care, consult your physician. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, and sensitive areas. For external use only.153

Use a drop of Peppermint essential oil around the neck to help wake the senses.
Peppermint essential oil can help promote a healthy scalp. Mix with a shampoo of preference and lather on the scalp. Use with caution when rinsing hair.
For perfuming, apply 1-2 drops to ~5 drops carrier oil, or apply neat.
Add to cold water compress or foot bath to cool off when overheated.
Apply to pulse points with a carrier oil when feeling fatigued or low energy.

Topical: General cosmetic use, apply to desired area. For targeted skin application, mix 1-2 drops with ~10 drops carrier oil. For perfuming, apply 1-2 drops to ~5 drops carrier oil or apply neat.

Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil.