Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil

How it works in skincare

In cosmetics and skincare, Mentha Piperita Oil is valued for its high menthol content which creates a gentle cooling sensation on the skin and scalp. It is added in low concentrations to help clarify and refresh the complexion, impart a clean scent, and enhance the sensory experience of rinse-off and leave-on products. Formulators in the UK use it to balance heavier base notes and to give a lightweight, tingly finish that feels particularly pleasant in summer ranges and clarifying haircare.

Key benefits

• Provides a refreshing cooling sensation
• Imparts a clean, invigorating scent
• Helps clarify and tone the skin
• Can soothe the scalp when used in hair products
• Adds a pleasant tingle to lip balms and cleansers
• Works as a natural fragrance component

Best for

oily skin, combination skin, normal skin, dull skin, scalp concerns

Where it comes from

Mentha Piperita Oil is steam-distilled from the flowering tops and leaves of the peppermint plant, a hybrid of Mentha aquatica and Mentha spicata. It is a naturally derived botanical ingredient grown in various temperate climates including parts of the UK and Europe.