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Peppermint Essential Oil

Mentha piperita

use cases

skin concerns

skin types

Normal Combination Oily

how to use

Diffuse
Extraction
CO2 extraction
Origin
USA
Price Range
DKK 8–135.95
Stores
9 stores
Monthly Searches
12K
SEO Difficulty
56/100
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Shelf Life
60 months
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Drop Score by concern

How is this calculated? →
Grade B 95% confident ≥96% report benefit (n=82)
Why this score
Science

No peer-reviewed studies matched this pair yet.

Real users (5 mentions)
  • “my go to e.o for everything from digestive issues, headaches, to respiratory relief.”
  • “I may just be used to applying peppermint neat for headaches, because this roller doesn't quite give me the cooling relief I am looking for.”
  • “Only smell a little peppermint which heal my headache so it don’t work very well.”
Mechanism

No mechanism pathway matched for this concern.

How to use
Dilution:
Low dilutions are cooling; too many drops become warming. Always protect skin.; Use max 1-2% dilution topically; avoid children under 5; Never apply undiluted — always combine with carrier oil
Safety
  • Low dilutions are cooling; too many drops become warming. Always protect skin.
  • Facial use up to 1%, starting at 0.25%; body use up to 2%.
  • Use max 1-2% dilution topically; avoid children under 5
  • Avoid use with children under 5; peppermint hydrosol is gentler alternative
  • 5-year recommended shelf life
  • Avoid: Not safe for children under 5 — use hydrosol instead
  • Avoid: Pregnant women should avoid — menthol may cause allergic reaction
  • Avoid: Avoid while breastfeeding — mint family can dry up milk supply
  • Avoid: Avoid in pets — cats, birds, fish, rodents, reptiles
  • Avoid: Do not use on dogs or horses; avoid muzzle, genitals, vaccination areas

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DKK 8–135.95

DKK 8 DKK 135.95

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