There’s nothing more refreshing than peppermint on a hot day. Peppermint oil is considered to be one of the most popular essential oils because of its health and skin benefits. Interested to know what these benefits are? Continue reading to find out.
What Is Peppermint?
Peppermint (Mentha Piperita) is a cross between two types of mint, watermint and spearmint. Menthol is the main active ingredient in peppermint and is responsible for the cooling sensation. The health benefits of peppermint can be traced back to ancient times, where it was used to treat coughs and relax sore muscles. It has been said to also be used by Ancient Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks to scent bath water. Peppermint is named after Mintha, a nymph in Greek mythology who was transformed into a mint plant by Persephone, Hades’s wife.
What Are the Health Benefits of Peppermint?
Migraine & Headache Relief:
When you have a headache, don’t you feel like you can’t function properly? Us too. Thankfully, peppermint essential oil is beneficial for headaches and migraines as it eases pain, soothes inflammation and releases tension. Research has proven menthol, the main ingredient in peppermint, to be a safe and effective way to treat headaches, migraines and migraine symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. For instant pain relief, check out our Migraine & Headache Essential Oil Roller, which is loaded with peppermint essential oil.
Stress Relief:
Research has shown that the scent of peppermint enhances mood, boosts energy and sharpens focus (Raudenbush, Grayhem, Sears & Wilson, 2009). The peppermint essential oil used in our Mermaid Body Scrub will wake you up with its energizing and refreshing properties. The refreshing effect of peppermint oil has the ability to provide stress relief. If you’re dealing with a lot of stress, our Cosmic Bubble Bath Salts may be just what you need. The peppermint essential oil used in the bath salts relaxes the mind and body.
What Are the Skin Benefits of Peppermint?
Treats Acne:
Don’t you think acne plays tricks on you? Whenever something important comes up, BOOM! A big pimple appears on your nose. Peppermint essential oil has astringent properties that minimizes pores and controls the oil production in the skin, which makes it beneficial for acne-prone and oily skin types. It is effective in killing bacteria that causes acne because of its antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. A natural antiseptic, peppermint oil cleans the skin and prevents infections. The cooling sensation of peppermint essential oil can also benefit acne-prone skin by soothing the inflammation and irritation of breakouts.
Soothes Inflammation:
Let’s cool down (our skin) with peppermint. The cooling sensation of peppermint essential oil combined with its anti-inflammatory properties can benefit irritated and inflamed skin. Peppermint oil can be used to treat sunburns as it calms redness, reduces inflammation and soothes irritation.
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