

Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil.
What is it?
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil is an essential oil extracted from the peppermint plant, a hybrid of watermint and spearmint. Known for its cooling and invigorating properties, peppermint oil is commonly used in skincare for its refreshing sensation and its ability to soothe and revitalize the skin.
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Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil is an essential oil extracted from the peppermint plant, a hybrid of watermint and spearmint. Known for its cooling and invigorating properties, peppermint oil is commonly used in skincare for its refreshing sensation and its ability to soothe and revitalize the skin.
Where does it come from?
Peppermint oil is derived from the leaves and stems of the Mentha piperita plant through a steam distillation process. This plant is native to Europe and the Middle East, but it is now widely cultivated worldwide, including in the United States, India, and Japan, for its aromatic and medicinal qualities. Menthol is extracted from the essential oil of mint plants.
What are the benefits?
What are the benefits?
- Cooling and Soothing Effect: Provides an instant cooling sensation that can soothe irritated or inflamed skin.
- Soothing Properties: Minimizes redness and discomfort associated with skin irritations and conditions.
- Purifying: Purifies the skin’s surface of pathogens, promoting a clearer complexion.
- Circulation: Promotes blood flow to the skin, which can brighten the complexion and provide a natural glow.
- Controls Excess Oil: Can regulate sebum production, making it beneficial for oily skin types.
How is it used in our products?
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil is used in B21 Moroccan Mint Shower Gel from OLIVEDA. It is included for its refreshing, invigorating, and cooling properties that soothe the skin and provide a calming sensation. It also targets oily skin due to its purifying and oil-regulating properties.
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) essential oil is certified organic by EcoCert COSMOS.
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