Peppermint is one of the sharpest, most immediately recognizable oils in aromatherapy — an icy, menthol-rich freshness that wakes up a room the moment it hits the diffuser. Starwest Botanicals' 10ml bottle is steam-distilled from Mentha x piperita for a clean, undiluted peppermint character.
Menthol is what gives peppermint its signature cooling sensation — it activates cold-sensing receptors in skin and airways, which is why a diluted dab on the temples or a few drops in a diffuser feels immediately refreshing.
It's a popular choice for a midday pick-me-up in a diffuser, or diluted into a carrier oil for a cooling massage on tired muscles after exercise.
Peppermint is intense — always dilute before skin contact, keep it well away from the eyes, and avoid use around young children, since menthol can be irritating to their airways.
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