fragrances · fragrance / aroma ingredient
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.
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peppermint essential oil
fragrances — fragrance / aroma ingredient
- inci
- mentha piperita (peppermint) oil
- role
- fragrance / aroma ingredient
- form
- liquid; colorless to pale yellow
- use level
- low — scent loads commonly a few percent; follow ifra category limits (confirm per ifra cert & tds)
- shelf life
- 12 months
origin · indiafor the maker's bench
01why formulators use it
- a high-menthol mint peppermint is the colder, sharper mint.
- b physically cooling its menthol content reads as sensation, not just scent.
- c wake-up energy brisk, immediate and unambiguous.
- d strong small loads dominate; blend with intent.
02where formulators use it
- a foot care the category-defining note.
- b lip balms the classic tingle (keep loads modest).
- c morning shower products cold-rinse energy.
- d holiday candy-cane lines the December scent.
- e scalp & wake-up hair products brisk freshness (avoid eye area).
03technical details
| product identity | Peppermint Essential Oil |
|---|---|
| inci | MENTHA PIPERITA (PEPPERMINT) OIL |
| appearance | Liquid; Colorless To Pale Yellow |
| odor | Sharp, minty |
| solubility | Soluble in oils & alcohol; insoluble in water (use a solubilizer for water bases) |
| suggested use | Low — scent loads commonly a few percent; follow IFRA category limits (confirm per IFRA cert & TDS) |
|---|---|
| shelf life | 12 Months |
| country of origin | India |
| packaging | Tincture |
| direct-use status | Formulation use only · not for ingestion |
skus ·KIM-FRG-018-15M ·
KIM-FRG-018-30M ·
KIM-FRG-018-50M
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handle with care
formulation use onlynot for ingestion
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maker reviews & questions
questions
Qcan i apply this directly to skin?
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.
Qcan i use it in candles and soap?
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.