Peppermint oil is one of the most popular essential oils on the market. The strong aroma makes it great for use in candles and soaps, but it also can be beneficial when applied to the skin.
Peppermint oil, or mentha arvensis, derives from Japan. It is steam distilled from the herb and is typically colorless or a pale yellow liquid. It is known for helping to cure stomach ailments when digested as it is able to be taken orally. It's antimicrobial and antispasmodic properties prove to be very helpful for various internal health issues. Oftentimes, you will find it in hair care products as the strong scent works as a cooling agent. It is also great for bruises and sore joints. You will find many spas use the oil directly on the skin during massages or the scent filling the room to help calm customers down with its strong aroma. Furthermore, it is added to soaps for the same reason. If you are a soapmaker, simply add some of the oil to your melt and pour soap base during the melting process and then your completed soap will have all of the above properties.
Aside from the skin use, the strong flavor and scent prove to be great when making candles. Simply add during the melting process of candle-making, add your wick and the candle will have a wonderful aroma when lit.
Peppermint oil is often ingested when added to food products. Many people associate peppermint with the end of the year as it seems everything has the minty flavoring. If you go to your local coffee store, you will see it advertised, but it doesn't have to just been used in November and December. You can also add a drop or two to you mocha or latte for a special flavoring all year round. It's high menthol content means that it is stronger than most essential oils, so just be careful when using it. For this reason, you will want to avoid using during pregnancy. In general, do your research when pregnant. Senses are much stronger and sensitive when you are pregnant, so you want to be careful what you are ingesting or putting on your skin. You may have a bad reaction to products with strong aromas or flavoring.
When you're looking for the product, find a company that provide bulk wholesale peppermint essential oil in various quantities. You will also need small pipette droppers to use the oil in small doses.
Bulk Apothecary is a full service provider and industry leader of peppermint oil, unscented lotion base and other unscented bases along with plastic bottles, other essential oils, lip balm and any other soap making supplies. We pride ourselves on offering the absolute best quality and best prices in the USA.
Danny Pellegrino - Vice President of Operations for Bulk Apothecary
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