Peppermint Essential Oil

Crisp, minty aroma with a naturally cooling character.

The peppermint essential oil we use is 100% pure oil steam-distilled from Mentha piperita. Steam distillation captures the plant’s concentrated volatile aromatic compounds, producing a clear to pale-yellow essential oil.

Unlike a carrier oil, peppermint essential oil is not a moisturizing oil. Because it is highly concentrated, we use it only in small, carefully measured amounts.

The Science

Peppermint essential oil is a complex mixture of naturally occurring aromatic compounds. Its primary components generally include:

  • Menthol — the compound primarily responsible for peppermint’s distinctive aroma and cooling sensation

  • Menthone — a ketone that contributes a fresh, sharp mint character

  • Menthyl acetate — an aromatic ester that adds a softer, slightly sweet quality

  • Smaller amounts of 1,8-cineole, limonene, menthofuran, and other volatile compounds

The exact composition naturally varies according to growing conditions, harvest timing, and distillation method.

In cosmetic formulations, peppermint essential oil helps:

  • Give products a crisp, recognizable mint aroma

  • Create a refreshing, cooling sensory experience

  • Complement eucalyptus and other fresh botanical aromas

  • Add a clean, invigorating character to rich butters and oils

Why We Use It

We use peppermint essential oil to give selected products their fresh mint aroma and naturally cooling character. Because peppermint essential oil is highly concentrated, we carefully dilute it throughout each finished formulation rather than applying it directly to the skin or lips.

On the Skin & Lips

Peppermint essential oil does not moisturize or condition the skin or lips by itself. Its role is to provide aroma and a refreshing sensory experience.

The nourishing and conditioning qualities of our products come from their blends of tallow, butters, botanical oils, vitamin E, and beeswax. These foundational ingredients help the skin and lips feel soft and comfortable while peppermint provides its crisp aroma and cooling character.

Found In

  • Peppermint Tallow Lip Balm
  • Peppermint Meadow Cream
  • Peppermint Whipped Meadow Cream
  • Peppermint & Eucalyptus Meadow Cream
  • Peppermint & Eucalyptus Whipped Meadow Cream