Peppermint Essential Oil
$10.59
10 ml
Three drops with Rosemary in Jojoba: a cool, fresh pre-wash scalp oil, twice a week.
Cool mint with Grapefruit and Lavender: a clean, bright scent for the kitchen or living room.
A cool mint bar soap with Rosemary and Tea Tree, made from a melt-and-pour base.
One drop of Peppermint with Lavender in Jojoba and beeswax: a cool mint lip balm.
What it's for
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- Mix. 3 Peppermint + 6 Rosemary in 30 ml Jojoba
- Massage. Into the scalp for 3 to 5 minutes
- Wash. After 30 minutes, twice a week
- Drop. 2 Peppermint + 3 Grapefruit + 1 Lavender
- Diffuse. In the kitchen or living room
- Air. 30 to 60 minutes, then open a window
- Melt. 225 g melt-and-pour soap base
- Stir in. 40 Peppermint + 20 Rosemary + 10 Tea Tree
- Set. Pour into moulds, 2 to 3 hours
- Melt. 10 g beeswax + 20 ml Jojoba
- Stir in. 1 Peppermint + 2 Lavender, off the heat
- Set. Pour into tubes, 1 hour
Peppermint Essential Oil
Often bought together
Pairs well with Peppermint
The routine, step by step
Peppermint & Rosemary scalp oil
30 ml · about 1.5% scent
Use it safely. Mix into a carrier oil and patch test on your inner arm 24 hours first. Keep away from eyes, children and pets. Use 3 drops in 30 ml on the scalp and 2 per batch of lip balm. Never use it on or near the face of a child under 6. Ask your doctor if pregnant or breastfeeding. The citrus oil is for diffusing; on skin, avoid sun for 12 hours.
What you need
- 3 drops Peppermint Comes with the routines
- 6 drops Rosemary Comes with the routines
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) Jojoba Comes with the routines
You'll also need
- A bottle with a nozzle or dropper
- A towel
Steps
- Pour 30 ml of Jojoba into a nozzle bottle.
- Add 3 drops of Peppermint and 6 of Rosemary. Close and shake.
- Part dry hair in sections and apply along each parting.
- Massage into the scalp with your fingertips for 3 to 5 minutes. Keep it away from your eyes.
- Leave for 30 minutes, then shampoo twice. Twice a week is plenty.
- Patch test on your inner arm 24 hours before the first use.
With the Complete for a softer scalp oil, use 4 drops Lavender and 3 drops Cedarwood with 2 drops of Peppermint in 30 ml jojoba.
With the Collection for a lighter oil on longer hair, use 30 ml argan with 5 drops Cypress and 3 drops of Peppermint.
The routine, step by step
Fresh mint diffuser blend
One diffuser fill · 30 to 60 minutes
Use it safely. Mix into a carrier oil and patch test on your inner arm 24 hours first. Keep away from eyes, children and pets. Use 3 drops in 30 ml on the scalp and 2 per batch of lip balm. Never use it on or near the face of a child under 6. Ask your doctor if pregnant or breastfeeding. The citrus oil is for diffusing; on skin, avoid sun for 12 hours.
What you need
- 2 drops Peppermint Comes with the routines
- 3 drops Grapefruit Comes with the routines
- 1 drop Lavender Comes with the routines
You'll also need
- An ultrasonic diffuser
- Water to the diffuser's fill line
Steps
- Fill the diffuser with water to the line.
- Add 2 drops of Peppermint, 3 of Grapefruit and 1 of Lavender.
- Switch it on in the kitchen or living room.
- After 30 to 60 minutes, switch it off and open a window.
- For a softer scent, use one less drop of Peppermint.
With the Complete make a greener blend with 2 drops Pine Needle and 1 drop Basil plus 2 drops of Peppermint.
With the Collection a woody blend with 2 drops Cypress and 1 drop Sandalwood plus 2 drops of Peppermint.
The routine, step by step
Peppermint & Rosemary soap bars
4 small bars from 225 g base · about 1.5% scent
Use it safely. Mix into a carrier oil and patch test on your inner arm 24 hours first. Keep away from eyes, children and pets. Use 3 drops in 30 ml on the scalp and 2 per batch of lip balm. Never use it on or near the face of a child under 6. Ask your doctor if pregnant or breastfeeding. The citrus oil is for diffusing; on skin, avoid sun for 12 hours.
What you need
- 40 drops (2 ml) Peppermint Comes with the routines
- 20 drops (1 ml) Rosemary Comes with the routines
- 10 drops Tea Tree Comes with the routines
You'll also need
- 225 g (8 oz) melt-and-pour soap base
- A silicone soap mould
- A heat-safe jug and a spoon
Steps
- Cut the soap base into cubes and melt it in short microwave bursts, stirring between each.
- Let it cool for a minute, then stir in 40 drops of Peppermint, 20 of Rosemary and 10 of Tea Tree.
- Pour into the mould. Spray the top with a little rubbing alcohol to pop any bubbles.
- Leave to set for 2 to 3 hours, then unmould.
- Wrap each bar in cling film so the scent stays in.
With the Complete pour a forest candle: 100 g soy wax with 20 drops Cypress and 20 drops Pine Needle plus 20 drops of Peppermint, stirred in at about 80°C. Fills one 4 oz tin.
With the Collection make a second batch of soap: 225 g base with 30 drops Lavender and 10 drops Sandalwood plus 20 drops of Peppermint, for a softer bar.
The routine, step by step
Peppermint & Lavender lip balm
About 28 g · five or six 5 ml tubes · about 0.5% scent
Use it safely. Mix into a carrier oil and patch test on your inner arm 24 hours first. Keep away from eyes, children and pets. Use 3 drops in 30 ml on the scalp and 2 per batch of lip balm. Never use it on or near the face of a child under 6. Ask your doctor if pregnant or breastfeeding. The citrus oil is for diffusing; on skin, avoid sun for 12 hours.
What you need
- 1 drop Peppermint Comes with the routines
- 2 drops Lavender Comes with the routines
- 20 ml (4 tsp) Jojoba Comes with the routines
You'll also need
- 10 g beeswax pellets (about 1 tbsp)
- Five or six 5 ml lip balm tubes or tins
- A heat-safe cup and a pan of hot water
Steps
- Melt the beeswax with the Jojoba in the cup, set in a pan of simmering water.
- Take it off the heat and wait 1 minute.
- Stir in 1 drop of Peppermint and 2 of Lavender. One drop of Peppermint is enough for the whole batch.
- Pour into the tubes and leave to set for 1 hour at room temperature.
- Patch test on your inner arm 24 hours before the first use.
With the Complete make a double-mint balm with argan in place of the jojoba: 20 ml Argan and 1 drop Spearmint plus 1 drop of Peppermint.
With the Collection whip a body butter: 60 g shea and 2 tbsp jojoba with 6 drops Frankincense and 8 drops Sandalwood plus 3 drops of Peppermint. About 1% scent.
Why Gya
| Feature | Gya Labs Peppermint | Spearmint oil |
|---|---|---|
| Plant | Mentha piperita | Mentha spicata |
| Scent | Cool, sharp and minty | Softer and sweeter |
| Made for | Scalp oils, diffusing, soap | Lip balm, soap, diffusing |
Product details
- Botanical name
- Mentha piperita
- Method
- Steam-distilled from the leaves
- Origin
- USA
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About hair & scalp oil
Why only 3 drops of peppermint?
Peppermint is strong and cool on the scalp. Three drops in 30 ml is enough to notice it. Don't add more.
Can I add it to my shampoo instead?
Yes. Mix 1 drop of Peppermint into a palmful of shampoo, wash, and rinse well. Keep it away from your eyes.
Will it make my hair greasy?
Only until you wash it. Jojoba rinses out with shampoo.
About fresh home scent
Can I make a room spray with it?
Yes: 15 drops of the blend in 100 ml of water with a tablespoon of witch hazel or vodka. Shake before each use and spray into the air, not on wood or fabric.
Is it OK around children?
Diffuse it in a room the children aren't in, and air the room before they come back. Don't diffuse Peppermint near children under 6.
Is it safe to diffuse around pets?
Diffuse in a ventilated room for 30 to 60 minutes, and make sure your pet can leave the room. Ask your vet first for cats and birds.
About soap & candle making
How much essential oil goes in soap?
About 1 to 2% of the base. That's 70 drops (3.5 ml) for 225 g, as in this recipe.
How much goes in a candle?
This candle uses 60 drops in 100 g of soy wax, about 3%. Stir the oils in at about 80°C and pour at about 60°C, so less of the scent burns off.
Will the soap tingle?
A little, from the Peppermint. If you'd like a gentler bar, use 20 drops of Peppermint instead of 40.
About balms, butters & lip care
Why only 1 drop of peppermint?
Lips are delicate, and Peppermint is strong. One drop in a 28 g batch gives a cool mint taste without being too much.
It came out too hard or too soft
Too hard: melt it again with a little more Jojoba. Too soft: melt it with a little more beeswax.
Do I need beeswax?
Yes, for this recipe. We don't sell beeswax. For a vegan balm, use 6 g of candelilla wax instead.
Everything else
Which peppermint is this?
Mentha piperita, sourced from the USA. It's stronger and cooler than spearmint, so a few drops go a long way.
Can I put it straight on my skin?
No. Mix it into a carrier oil first and patch test on your inner arm 24 hours before.
Which size should I pick?
Most people pick Complete. Routines over $50 ship free, and over $75 they also get a free Eucalyptus. The Starter is the three items one recipe needs; the Collection adds two more.
Do I save when I buy more than one?
Yes, on everything in your cart: 2 items 10% off, 3 to 5 items 15% off, 6 or more 20% off. It's applied automatically.
When does my order ship free?
When the products in your cart come to $50 or more after discounts. A free Eucalyptus is added at $75 and a free Lemon at $95. Shipping Protection doesn't count toward these.
What if I don't like it?
Love it or your money back within 30 days.