peppermint essential oil
Light, volatile essential oil with a sharp, minty signature, Peppermint Essential Oil is a fragrance / aroma ingredient for scenting and cosmetic formulations. A welcome addition to the perfumer's and maker's shelf.
vegan · single-ingredient · ifra docs · phthalate-free
- inci
- mentha piperita (peppermint) oil
- role
- fragrance / aroma ingredient
- form
- liquid; colorless to pale yellow
- aroma
- sharp, minty
- solubility
- soluble in oils & alcohol; insoluble in water (use a solubilizer for water bases)
- use level
- low — scent loads commonly a few percent; follow ifra category limits (confirm per ifra cert & tds)
- shelf life
- 12 months
01in the workshop
- a high-menthol mint peppermint is the colder, sharper mint.
- b foot care the category-defining note.
- c physically cooling its menthol content reads as sensation, not just scent.
- d wake-up energy brisk, immediate and unambiguous.
- e strong small loads dominate; blend with intent.
handle with care
Caution: For external use only. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes and the skin around the eyes. Keep out of reach of children.
WARNING: Cancer – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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maker reviews & questions
questions
kimiya staffNo — it's a concentrated scenting ingredient for formulation use only. Dilute into a suitable base and follow IFRA category limits for skin-contact products.
kimiya staffIt's commonly used in wax and wash-off bases — test load, throw and performance in your specific base, and confirm limits per the IFRA cert and TDS.