Spearmint Essential Oil

Description

Spearmint Essential Oil (Mentha spicata)

The gentle mint: sweet, soft and fresh.

Our spearmint essential oil is steam-distilled from the leaves and flowering tops of Mentha spicata. Where peppermint leans on menthol for its icy bite, spearmint is built around carvone, giving a rounder, sweeter, almost confectionery freshness. It is a bright, sweet top note in natural perfumery and sits well with citrus, lavender and green herbal accords.

Each bottle is made of amber glass to help protect the oil from light, and comes with a black-collared glass pipette for controlled, drop-by-drop use. Choose the 10ml size to try it or the 30ml size for regular use.

At a glance

Botanical name	Mentha spicata
Aroma	Sweet, soft, minty and fresh
Perfumery note	Top note
Extraction	Steam-distilled from the leaves and flowering tops
Origin	Sourced from the temperate growing regions of the United States
Sizes	10ml and 30ml, amber glass with black-collared glass pipette
Use	Aromatic use, or diluted on the skin to 1% or less

Ways to enjoy it

• A light, fresh minty note for the kitchen, bathroom or shared spaces.
• A gentler alternative when peppermint feels too sharp or cooling.
• A sweet, bright top note for your own natural perfume and room blends.
• A clean, cheerful scent for the working day.

How to use

• Diffuser: add 3 to 5 drops to an ultrasonic diffuser in a well-ventilated room, in sessions of 30 to 60 minutes.
• Inhalation: put 1 drop on a tissue and breathe in slowly. Keep the tissue away from your skin and eyes.
• On the skin: always dilute. Mix 2 drops into 10ml of a carrier oil such as grapeseed or sweet almond (about 1%), or 3 drops into 15ml. Never exceed 1%. Patch test first.

Important safety information

• Avoid during pregnancy and breastfeeding. If you have a medical condition such as epilepsy or asthma, or take prescription medicines, speak to a healthcare professional before use.
• May cause an allergic skin reaction. Never apply undiluted, keep skin use to 1% or less and patch test first. Keep away from the eyes, and avoid sensitive or broken skin.
• For external and aromatic use only. Do not swallow.
• Do not use on or near the face of babies or young children, as mint oils can affect breathing in very young children. Mint oils can be harmful to pets, particularly cats: ventilate the room, let animals leave freely when diffusing and never apply the oil to them.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Essential oils are not medicines and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition.

Read more in our complete Spearmint Essential Oil guide and our essential oil safety guide.

Frequently asked questions

Can I put spearmint essential oil on my skin?
Only when diluted. Use no more than 1% (about 2 drops per 10ml, or 3 drops per 15ml, of carrier oil) and patch test first. Avoid the eyes and do not use it on young children.

How is spearmint different from peppermint?
Peppermint is built around menthol and has an icy bite. Spearmint is built around carvone, so it smells rounder, sweeter and softer. Both still need care around children and pets.

What does spearmint blend well with?
It pairs nicely with Lavender, Lemon, Basil, Rosemary and Peppermint.

En español

Aceite esencial de hierbabuena (Mentha spicata), destilado al vapor de las hojas y las sumidades floridas. Aroma dulce, suave, mentolado y fresco. Disponible en frascos de vidrio ámbar de 10 ml y 30 ml con pipeta de vidrio de cuello negro.

Modo de uso: en difusor, de 3 a 5 gotas. En la piel, siempre diluido: máximo 1 % (aproximadamente 2 gotas por cada 10 ml, o 3 gotas por cada 15 ml, de aceite portador). Haga antes una prueba en una pequeña zona de la piel.

Advertencias: evite su uso durante el embarazo y la lactancia. Puede provocar una reacción alérgica cutánea. Evite el contacto con los ojos. Solo para uso externo y aromático, no ingerir. No lo use cerca de la cara de bebés o niños pequeños. Puede ser perjudicial para las mascotas, en especial los gatos. Manténgase fuera del alcance de los niños. En caso de epilepsia, asma, enfermedad o medicación, consulte a un profesional sanitario.

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