Peppermint Essential Oil - Pure By Creation Pharm Menthol Rich Aromatherapy Oil
If you’re looking for a crisp, cooling aroma to wake up mornings, refresh the mind or brighten shower steam, peppermint is your go-to.
Peppermint Essential Oil – 100% Pure & Menthol Rich
Creation Pharm’s Peppermint Essential Oil is distilled from Mentha piperita, offering a crisp, invigorating mint aroma with naturally high menthol content. This pure, undiluted oil is a favorite for brightening diffuser blends, refreshing handmade soaps and candles, and adding an energizing note to DIY body care projects.
Why Makers Love This Peppermint
This menthol-rich peppermint oil delivers a sharp, cool, herbaceous scent that stands out in blends while still playing well with other oils. It’s ideal for fragrance-forward projects and for anyone looking to create a clean, fresh, wake-up aroma in home or studio.
- Botanical name: Mentha piperita
- Plant part: Herb
- Extraction: Steam distilled
- Color & consistency: Thin, colorless to pale yellow liquid
- Main constituents: L-Menthol 36.75%, L-Menthone 24.05%, Menthofuran 5.10%
- Aroma profile: Cool, sharp, minty with a fresh, penetrating lift
Creative Ways to Use Peppermint Essential Oil
Use peppermint as a single-note star or as a bright accent in your blends:
- Diffuser blends: Add 2–5 drops per 100 ml of water in a diffuser for an energizing morning or mid-afternoon refresh.
- Shower steam: Place a few drops on a shower steamer tablet (or a washcloth on the shower floor away from direct drain flow) for a cooling, minty steam experience.
- DIY foot soaks: Blend a few drops into carrier oil, then mix into Epsom or sea salt before adding to a basin for a refreshing soak.
- Soaps & candles: Incorporate into melt-and-pour or cold process soap, or into candle projects, for a fresh mint note that pairs beautifully with citrus, eucalyptus, rosemary and fir.
- Body oils & balms: Always dilute in carrier oil before use on skin; even at low percentages, peppermint provides a noticeable cooling sensation.
Pairs Well With
- Citrus oils: Lemon, Lime, Mandarin for bright, uplifting blends.
- Herbs & woods: Basil, Rosemary, Thyme, Cedarwood for clean, clarifying combinations.
- Fresh notes: Eucalyptus, Pine, Niaouli for spa-like, steam-room blends.
- Other mints: Spearmint for layered, candy-cane inspired holiday aromas.
Not Sure Which Essential Oil to Choose?
Each Creation Pharm essential oil has its own personality. Here’s a simple guide to help you pick the right one for your mood, space and ritual.
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Lavender Essential Oil (French)
Choose lavender when you want a soft, floral atmosphere that helps the day unwind. It’s ideal for cozy winter nights, bedtime diffusers, bath rituals and gentle everyday body oil blends. -
Peppermint Essential Oil
Choose peppermint when you’re craving a crisp, cooling, wake-up aroma. It’s perfect for morning diffusers, office or study spaces, shower steam, summer cooling blends and refreshing foot soaks. -
Tea Tree Essential Oil
Choose tea tree when you want a fresh, clarifying scent for focused skincare routines and “just-cleaned” blends. It shines in spot-care oils, gym bag and travel kits, soaps, scrubs and room sprays. -
Frankincense Essential Oil
Choose frankincense when you’re drawn to a warm, resinous, sacred aroma. It belongs in prayer corners, meditation spaces, facial oils, anointing blends and evening diffuser rituals that invite quiet and reflection.
Many people keep all four on hand: lavender and frankincense for evening and reflection, peppermint for energy and focus, and tea tree for clarifying skincare and fresh-feeling spaces.
Note on Crystallization
Due to the very high menthol content, peppermint essential oil may naturally crystallize in cool temperatures. To return it to a pourable liquid, place the tightly closed bottle in a cup of hot (not boiling) water for several minutes, changing the water if needed. Gently agitate the bottle before use and enjoy as normal.
Product Details
- Purity: 100% pure essential oil, undiluted
- Sizes: 15 ml, 30 ml, 118 ml
- Packaging: Dark glass bottle to help protect aromatic quality
- SKU: 1122068
Who It’s For
- Home aromatherapy users who enjoy a bright, minty atmosphere
- Soap, candle and body care makers needing a reliable peppermint note
- Studios, offices and workspaces looking for an energizing diffuser blend
- Gift-givers building minty spa or “wake up and go” themed sets
Safety & Dilution
Essential oils are highly concentrated. For external use only. Always dilute peppermint essential oil properly in a carrier oil before applying to skin, and use lower dilutions for children, those with sensitive skin, or when using near the face. Avoid contact with eyes, inner ears, mucous membranes and sensitive areas. Keep out of reach of children and pets. If you are pregnant, nursing, under a doctor’s care or have specific health concerns, consult a qualified healthcare professional before use.
This product and its description are intended for general information only and are not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.